New to the Cat Fancy

Deciding to become part of the cat fancy can be an exciting and wonderful time. It can also be confusing and disappointing. Learn some of the best tips for making your journey as a new cat breeder as smooth as possible.

Bear’s First Rosettes

January 28, 2004

Jodell and Bear attend their final show of his kitten career

Buyer Beware

October 1, 2025

Whether you are new to the cat fancy or an old-timer, you will hear (and maybe experience) a horror story or two about buying a cat that does not fulfill expectations. Here are great tips to being a smart kitten buyer and maximizing your chances of finding the right kitty for you.

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Calculating Grand Points In CFA

February 23, 2023

Learn how to accurately calculate the grand points your cat earns at a show in CFA.

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Choosing A Cattery From Which To Buy A Kitten

February 15, 2024

With so many people offering beautiful kittens for sale, how do you choose the best cattery to approach when you are trying to find that extra special show kitten?

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Choosing A Cattery Name

September 15, 2026

Choosing the perfect cattery name is part of the fun and excitement of taking your first steps along the road to being a breeder.

Fancy Meeting You Here

March 13, 2024

A new breeder shares how she came to enter the cat fancy.

Finding Your First Show Cat

January 1, 2026

When getting started in the cat fancy, the first steps will involve purchasing foundation stock for one`s breeding and showing program. This is the best advice a newcomer to the cat fancy will ever receive concerning how to buy your first show cat.

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First Cat, Second Cat

October 17, 2022

One of the first challenges for newbies entering the cat fancy is finding their first cat. Share one breeder`s positive experience about how she found her first show baby… and her second… and…

First Goodbye

October 21, 2022

A new British Shorthair breeder bids goodbye to the first kitten from her first litter.

Grace’s Babies Take Their First Step

October 21, 2022

A British Shorthair breeder shares the progress of her kittens from her first litter as they take their first steps.

Grace’s First Litter

October 21, 2022

A British Shorthair breeder shares the experience of her first litter.

Helpful Hints For Newbies

October 17, 2022

Experienced breeders share tips to help a person avoid some common pitfalls that face the newcomer to the cat fancy.

How To Read A Pedigree

October 17, 2022

There is a knack to reading and evaluating a pedigree. Learn what to look for and how to translate it into knowledge.

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Jodell, Ed, and Bear’s Excellent Adventure

October 16, 2022

Jodell and Bear head out for their first `away` cat show with hubby, Ed, along for the trip.

Learned Along The Way

July 1, 2005

A HHP exhibitor shares the lessons learned along the way while campaigning her tabby to her first International Win in TICA

Making Cat Show Cage Curtains

January 27, 2012

Basic Instructions on how to sew (or glue!) your own unique set of cat show cage curtains.

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Meaning of The Ribbons At A CFA Cat Show

October 14, 2022

This article shows what each ribbon at a CFA cat show means and how your cat earns each one.

Mentorship: A Double-Edged Sword

October 1, 2026

There are many positives and a few negatives inherent in any mentorship situation. Whether you are the mentor or the protégé, learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of mentoring.

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