by the Cat Fanciers’ Association
Over the development years of a pedigreed cat, various natural and planned genetic combinations have provided the evolution of the breeds we recognize today. Some are naturally occurring breeds and others are man-made.
Breeders often choose to work with a single breed and devote their love and attention to the development of that breed. Their aim is to preserve, protect, maintain and improve their chosen breed. All of our breeds of domesticated cats would indeed become extinct were it not for the continuing interest of breeder/fanciers and the public.
The Cat Fanciers’ Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1906. The first cat shows licensed by CFA were held during 1906 – one in Buffalo and one in Detroit. The first Annual Meeting was held in 1907 at Madison Square Garden.
Over the years, CFA has registered over a million pedigreed cats. The association has over 600 member clubs and annually licenses approximately 400 cat shows world-wide.
Today, CFA is planning a move of its central office from Manasquan, NJ to Alliance, OH, where it will begin operations in Spring of 2011.
