The cattery registration is a form used to register a one word cattery name which allows the breeder to use that name in their cat/litters in TICA.
How do I know if my cat breeder is real?
-
Registered with a
cat association
. - Willing to let you visit the cattery and meet the. parents and kittens.
- Ask you a lot of questions.
- Answer your questions.
- Screen their cats for inherited diseases.
- Guarantee the health of their kittens.
How do I verify my TICA?
- A copy of your TICA registration application
- A copy of the TICA Breeder Slip for the cat.
- A copy of the TICA litter registration for your cat’s litter.
- A copy of the pedigree for your cat issued by a recognized association.
How do you become a TICA breeder?
- Go to TFMS >> Become a TICA Member. This will require you to log in to TFMS. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free.
- Fill in the requested information and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Pay for your membership.
Why should I register my cat with TICA?
Why does TICA recognize
different breeds
than other cat registries? TICA recognizes more breeds of pedigreed cats because it is a
genetic registry
. As a genetic registry, TICA allows new breeds still being developed and breeds with new traits.
Why is TICA important?
The International Cat Association (TICA) is considered the world’s largest genetic cat registry Originally a North American organization, it now has a worldwide presence. The organization has a genetic registry for pedigreed and
household pet cats
and is one of the world’s largest sanctioning bodies for cat shows.
How do I find a reputable cat breeder UK?
- Blue Cross. Tel: 01993 822651 www.thebluecross.org.uk
- Cats Protection. Tel: 08702 099 099 www.cats.org.uk
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Tel: 020 7622 3626 www.dogshome.org
- Wood Green Animal Shelters. Tel: 01480 830014 www.woodgreen.org.uk.
How do you tell if a breeder is a kitten mill?
- Sells several different breeds of cats.
- No Grand Champions in the breeding stock
- Breeds PETS only, not interested in bettering the breed, or genetic improvement of health for the breed.
- Gives breeding rights on PETS, not concerned with the breeding population.
How much is TICA Registration UK?
Membership Fees The annual TICA Associate Membership subscription is £1015.00 + VAT ; invoiced annually on January 1st. Payments can be made via BACS, Standing Order of 6 instalments, cheque or credit card.
How do you start a cattery?
- Ensure your area will support a cattery
- Learn all you can about caring for cats as well as breeding them, if you will be starting a breeding cattery
- Pick a type of cattery to open
- Contact your local health department to see whether your city and state regulate catteries.
How many registered Litters can a cat have?
Breeding age Queens must not have more than 1 litter a year or more than 4 litters in her lifetime (CFSG In prep).
How long does it take to register a cat with TICA?
The whole process is a self-service in most cases and doesn’t require any
waiting time
Registering a litter is one of our self-services.
What does it mean if your cat is registered?
A cat registry or cat breed registry, also known as a cat fancier organization, cattery federation, or cat breeders’ association, is an organization that registers domestic cats (usually purebred) of many breeds, for exhibition and for breeding lineage tracking purposes.
What should I look for in a cattery?
- Good places book up fast, so start your search in plenty of time.
- Get a personal recommendation if possible, and check the cattery is licensed by the local authority.
- Drop in without an appointment and ask to look around – you’ll be able to tell a lot from an unannounced visit.
What should I look for in a cat breeder?
- Are the kittens’ parents “certified”? .
- Ask to meet the cat’s parents
- How have they socialized the kittens? .
- What vaccines has the kitten had? .
- Have the kittens been dewormed? .
- Have any of the kittens in the litter been sick?
What should a cat breeder provide?
A good breeder will always provide you the paperwork for your dog or cat , which must include not only breed registration papers but also paperwork from a veterinarian demonstrating that the animal has had an examination as well as all the appropriate vaccinations and dewormings.
Do cat breeders make money?
The salaries of Cat Breeders in the US range from $20,430 to $75,210 , with a median salary of $39,380 The middle 60% of Cat Breeders makes $39,380, with the top 80% making $75,210.
What is breeder slip?
Print your Breeders Slips (previously called a Blue Slip). These electronic documents are created when an Online Litter Registration is completed Each live kitten is issued a Breeder Slip with a Breeder Slip Number (BSN) at the top right.
Is it difficult to breed cats?
Breeding cats is a serious, time intensive, expensive undertaking But can also be a very rewarding experience incorporating a lot of very cute kittens! These are the basic requirements for safely breeding healthy, happy cats.
What does TICA non active mean?
The governing body registration card, either with GCCF or TICA, proves a kitten/cat is registered with a governing cat body and has been bred by two active registered pedigree cats. All pedigree ‘pet’ cats – cats not intended for breeding and for a pet only – will be registered as ‘Non active’ on their card.
Why do breeders neuter kittens?
In most cases neutering really is the best decision to prevent nasty diseases and to safeguard your cat’s health Cats produce kittens very easily – and rehoming large unplanned litters can become a significant welfare issue.
Do Bengals come with papers?
If a Bengal comes without papers or from a general rescue or shelter, there is no way of identifying if it is a Bengal or if it is part Bengal, but it really should not matter.
What is a TICA kitten?
What Makes TICA Different? The International Cat Association® (TICA®) is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, the largest registry of household pet cats and kittens.
What is pedigree cat?
What is a pedigree cat? Pedigree cats have been bred specifically to exhibit particular physical characteristics and may also show some breed-related behaviours (for example Siamese cats are often quite ‘talkative’ and noisy compared to some moggies or some other breeds).
Is there a kennel club for cats?
However, although The Kennel Club is a familiar name amongst dog owners and non-dog owners alike, the feline world doesn’t have such a well-known equivalent.
Can I register a TICA cat with CFA?
It’s easy to register a CFA cat in TICA I have done it several times. You just complete the registration form and send in a copy of the CFA certified pedigree.
What is CFA registration for cats?
CFA (which stands for Cat Fancier’s Association), is the premier cat registry in the United States Founded in 1906, they recognize 42 pedigreed breeds of cats, and manage the registries for hundreds of catteries across the country.
What are cat breeders called?
Cattery name : The name of a cattery and a prefix for a cat¹s registered name.
How do I know if my cat breeder is ethical?
An ethical breeder will make sure that you do not breed your kitten (unless you’re a fellow professional breeder yourself). They will either have already spayed/neutered the kittens or require a written contract that ensures the kitten is fixed before a certain age.
How do I know if a breeder is reputable?
Most reliable breeders earn their reputation by providing healthy pups to good homes resulting in “word of mouth” references Meet breeders at local dog shows or look online for local breed clubs and review the AKC Breeder Referral page on their website www.akc.org.
Do breeders ship kittens?
So when a person is moving, or even just taking a short-term vacation, he or she might choose to ship the family pets. Pets might also be shipped if they’re ordered from a breeder across the country , or if they’re heading off to show their merits at a dog or cat show. Some animals headed for zoos also travel this way.
Are there cat mills like puppy mills?
Kitten farms are spread across the U.S. – and people say they’re just as bad as puppy mills Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy/kitten mills through investigations, legislation and rescue.
How long does it take to get pedigree from TICA?
I’ve gotten pedigree’s back from TICA in one week Litter registrations 10 days to 4 weeks.
How much does it cost to join the TICA?
The registration incentive is targeted at breeders who would like to start working with TICA. You can get the registrations of your cattery name as well as 5 or more cats at a discounted price: Each individual registration from a pedigree is only USD 15 (instead of USD 20).
References
https://www.tica.org/resources/step-by-step-instructions?view=faq&faqid=16
https://tica.org/resources/our-services/breeders