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* Getting a cat
* Getting a catLet us help you make the right choices as you prepare to bring
your new feline friend home. We have information and advice on care for
your pet.
* Choosing
* Cat Breeds
* Rescue & rehoming
* Choosing a kitten
* Code of Ethics
* Finding
* Breeder scheme map
* Cat Breeds
* Kitten checklist
* A Kitten’s guide to good breeders
* Club Links
* Rescue & rehoming
* Bringing your cat home
* Day 1
* Feeding your kitten
* Introducing children
* Integrating older cats
* Integrating with dogs
* Caring for your cat
* Caring for your kitten
* Early neutering
* GCCF Pet Insurance Guide for Cat Owners
* Pet insurance for Cat Owners
* Health & the aging cat
* Coping with the Loss of a Pet
* Breeding cats
* Breeding catsBreeding a litter of kittens can be a rewarding experience,
but can also be costly and time consuming.
* What you need to know before you start breeding
* Breeding for beginners
* Basic Cat Genetics
* Breeding policies
* Registration Policies
* New to breeding
* Breeding from your cat
* Registration Policies
* Kitten agreement
* Kitten insurance for breeders
* Testing
* Breeding policies
* Code of Ethics
* The experienced breeder
* Keeping a stud
* Prefix application
* Breeder scheme
* Import/export
* Breed Advisory Committees
* Forms – For Breeders and Owners
* Stats and policies
* Breeding policies
* GCCF outcrossing policy
* Analysis of breeds registered
* Registered prefixes
* Admin prefixes
* Ownership, Health & Welfare
* Ownership, Health & WelfareThe GCCF considers the health and welfare of
cats to be of the highest priority, and should be the overriding principle
that guides the way in which the modern cat fancy operates.
* Owning a cat
* Cat behaviour
* Keeping cats safe
* Cat proof your home
* Cats and The Law
* Pet Travel after Brexit
* Pet insurance for Cat Owners
* Code of Ethics
* Veterinary Info
* Neutering & pain relief
* Veterinary Defects Guide
* Veterinary Information links
* Cat Welfare Trust
* Forms – complaints
* Rehoming
* Agria rehoming
* Rescue & rehoming
* Clubs rehoming
* Shows & Activities
* Shows & ActivitiesAll cats, both pedigree and non-pedigree, can be shown.
Learn more about shows you can compete in, awards you can win and how to
qualify for the GCCF Supreme Show.
* Shows & Events
* Getting started
* Show calendar
* Certificates and titles
* Household Pets
* Vaccination rules
* Cat hotels
* Forms – exhibitor
* Exhibitor information
* Show calendar
* Show reports
* Title claims
* GCCF awards
* The Supreme
* Young Exhibitors Scheme
* Show Management
* Show Managers
* STAR
* Show Review Group
* Forms – For Show Managers and Judges
* Judging and stewarding
* How to train
* Judges review group
* Judge appointments
* Judges
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* Veterinary Defects Guide
* The Supreme
* Club Links
* About Us
* About UsWe are the premier cat registration organisation in the UK
dedicated to cat health, welfare and responsible breeding. Our objective is
to ensure that cats live healthy, happy lives.
* Organisation
* GCCF structure
* Price list
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* News & General Notices
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* Suspension List
* Jobs
* Bye-laws and Rules
* Getting a cat
* Getting a catLet us help you make the right choices as you prepare to bring
your new feline friend home. We have information and advice on care for
your pet.
* Choosing
* Cat Breeds
* Rescue & rehoming
* Choosing a kitten
* Code of Ethics
* Finding
* Breeder scheme map
* Cat Breeds
* Kitten checklist
* A Kitten’s guide to good breeders
* Club Links
* Rescue & rehoming
* Bringing your cat home
* Day 1
* Feeding your kitten
* Introducing children
* Integrating older cats
* Integrating with dogs
* Caring for your cat
* Caring for your kitten
* Early neutering
* GCCF Pet Insurance Guide for Cat Owners
* Pet insurance for Cat Owners
* Health & the aging cat
* Coping with the Loss of a Pet
* Breeding cats
* Breeding catsBreeding a litter of kittens can be a rewarding experience,
but can also be costly and time consuming.
* What you need to know before you start breeding
* Breeding for beginners
* Basic Cat Genetics
* Breeding policies
* Registration Policies
* New to breeding
* Breeding from your cat
* Registration Policies
* Kitten agreement
* Kitten insurance for breeders
* Testing
* Breeding policies
* Code of Ethics
* The experienced breeder
* Keeping a stud
* Prefix application
* Breeder scheme
* Import/export
* Breed Advisory Committees
* Forms – For Breeders and Owners
* Stats and policies
* Breeding policies
* GCCF outcrossing policy
* Analysis of breeds registered
* Registered prefixes
* Admin prefixes
* Ownership, Health & Welfare
* Ownership, Health & WelfareThe GCCF considers the health and welfare of
cats to be of the highest priority, and should be the overriding principle
that guides the way in which the modern cat fancy operates.
* Owning a cat
* Cat behaviour
* Keeping cats safe
* Cat proof your home
* Cats and The Law
* Pet Travel after Brexit
* Pet insurance for Cat Owners
* Code of Ethics
* Veterinary Info
* Neutering & pain relief
* Veterinary Defects Guide
* Veterinary Information links
* Cat Welfare Trust
* Forms – complaints
* Rehoming
* Agria rehoming
* Rescue & rehoming
* Clubs rehoming
* Shows & Activities
* Shows & ActivitiesAll cats, both pedigree and non-pedigree, can be shown.
Learn more about shows you can compete in, awards you can win and how to
qualify for the GCCF Supreme Show.
* Shows & Events
* Getting started
* Show calendar
* Certificates and titles
* Household Pets
* Vaccination rules
* Cat hotels
* Forms – exhibitor
* Exhibitor information
* Show calendar
* Show reports
* Title claims
* GCCF awards
* The Supreme
* Young Exhibitors Scheme
* Show Management
* Show Managers
* STAR
* Show Review Group
* Forms – For Show Managers and Judges
* Judging and stewarding
* How to train
* Judges review group
* Judge appointments
* Judges
* Stewards
* Veterinary Defects Guide
* The Supreme
* Club Links
* About Us
* About UsWe are the premier cat registration organisation in the UK
dedicated to cat health, welfare and responsible breeding. Our objective is
to ensure that cats live healthy, happy lives.
* Organisation
* GCCF structure
* Price list
* Club Links
* Making a complaint
* All forms
* Meetings and Minutes
* Council
* Board
* Committees
* News & Information
* News & General Notices
* Veterinary Notices
* Covid-19
* Tributes
* Suspension List
* Jobs
* Bye-laws and Rules
* Contact
* Login/Register
THE GCCF – GIVING CATS CARE FOREVER
WE ARE THE UK’S PREMIER CAT REGISTRATION BODY. WE OFFER INFORMATION, ADVICE AND
EXPERTISE TO HELP CHOOSE, CARE FOR, OR BREED THE RIGHT CAT FOR YOU OR TO SHOW!
Booster vaccinations and shows, please read more…
* Choosing
* Owning
* Breeding
* Showing
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CHOOSING WHICH BREED IS RIGHT FOR YOU
From the smallest cat breed, Singapura, to the largest, Maine Coon, we show you
the differences to help you decide which breed best suits your home and
lifestyle.
Choose
ADVICE FOR FINDING A KITTEN
Kittens are adorable, but whether you decide on pedigree or rescue, there’s lots
to consider before you get your new pet. We have information to help you make
the right choice.
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BRINGING YOUR KITTEN HOME
Your new kitten may be apprehensive being taken away from its mum and litter
mates for the first time; here are some tips to help them relax.
Coming home
CARING FOR YOUR CAT
Whether it’s neutering your new kitten, obtaining pet insurance or caring for
the health of your older cat, we want to help all cats lead a happy, healthy
life.
Caring
OWNING A CAT
Being a great owner is about understanding your cat’s needs and
how to keep them safe.
Owning
VETERINARY INFORMATION
A pet owner’s best friend is their Veterinary Surgeon, and all pets should be
registered with a practice, even if perfectly healthy.
Find out more
CAT WELFARE TRUST
Learn about our support for cat health research projects over the last three
decades. The current project, by the Royal Veterinary College, is looking to
develop a therapy for HCM.
Welfare
RESCUE & RE-HOMING
Rescue organisations will make every effort to match you with the best cat for
you, and offer advice and guidance to help you get it right.
Help
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START BREEDING
There is much to consider before you embark on breeding, from temperament and
breed type to the necessary health tests. We have the information to help you
make the right choices.
Information
NEW TO BREEDING
When you’ve decided you’re ready for your first litter let’s go through the
process step by step, so you’re well prepared to take care of your queen and her
kittens.
Start
THE EXPERIENCED BREEDER
More in-depth information on getting a prefix, keeping a stud, the Breeders
Scheme and the requirements of importing and exporting.
Find out more
POLICIES & INFORMATION
To assist the responsible breeding of our recognised breeds, GCCF and its Breed
Advisory Committees have policies in place to inform and guide breeders on best
practice.
Read more
SHOWS AND EVENTS
Why not visit a show to see what’s involved, and meet the breeders and
exhibitors. There are shows held most weekends and you can find information
from our Show Calendar.
Show
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
As well as the dates and venues of all GCCF licensed shows around the UK, the
Judge Reports page is updated with results from shows almost as soon as they
happen.
Find out more
SHOW MANAGEMENT
If you are a GCCF Show Manager, you need to know any changes to show rules or
breed status, this section will keep you updated, and link to the YES Scheme
website.
Read more
JUDGING AND STEWARDING
GCCF Judges play a pivotal role in shows, interpreting the Standards of Points
to grant awards and titles, ably supported by Stewards who handle the cats for
them.
Find out more
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A KITTEN’S GUIDE TO GOOD BREEDERS
Hi, I’m Coco, if you’re looking for a new kitten make sure you hear my story.
LOOKING FOR A KITTEN OR A BREEDER?
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
I AM SO RELIEVED AND HAPPY THAT I HEARD ABOUT YOU GUYS, I’VE HEARD SOME REALLY
HORROR STORES ABOUT BACKSTREET CAT DEALERS! WITH YOUR HELP I MET THE DELIGHTFUL
MR AND MRS JONES AND NOW I’M THE PROUD OWNER OF ATTICUS CATICUS, LONG LIVE THE
GCCF!
MR B. NORTHANTS
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO COMPLIMENT THE GCCF ON THEIR EFFICIENCY. I HAVE BEEN VERY
IMPRESSED WITH THE SPEED OF RESPONSE AND THE INFORMATIVE REPLIES. I AM VERY
KNOWLEDGEABLE WITHIN THE CANINE WORLD NOT SO WITH THE FELINES… SO REALLY
APPRECIATE THE TIME GIVEN.
MRS N SHROPSHIRE
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT YOU GUYS ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
IS 1ST CLASS ALWAYS.
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NEWS & GENERAL NOTICES
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GCCF STATEMENT ON UKRAINE
4 March 2022
General Notice
CAMBRIDGESHIRE CC, BOMBAY AND ASIAN CATS BREED CLUB AND TONKINESE CC SHOW
28 February 2022
General Notice
VIRTUAL CAT SHOW
26 February 2022
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CONTACT US
Email: info@gccfcats.org
Telephone: 01278 427575
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