CATEGORIES

Inside the CFA Credentials Committee

The “Inspectors of Election” is the formal term referred to in New York Not-For-Profit Law that applies to CFA operations. The group has been called “tellers” in previous meetings. As a group this also constitutes the “Credentials Committee.”

State Breeder Laws Every Resident Fancier Should Know!

CFA State Breeder Law Series, Part 2 - States of the Gulf Shore Region: Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee

Defining Breed Differences IN 3D

We cat aficionados know about the fabulous variety of cat breeds—just compare a Siamese to a Persian, or a Singapura to a Maine Coon. But to most of the world—and I’m sorry to mention the D-word in CatTalk—it is dogs that are the kings of diversity; cats are thought to all be much the same, except for superficial differences in coat color and length. The great variety of dogs is backed up by scientific research showing that the variation in head shape among dog breeds far outstrips the differences among wild canid species, such as wolves and foxes.

My First Cat

Beginning a Family Legacy

The Use of Melatonin as Birth Control in Female Cats

“My girl kept me up all night long! What can I do to stop the howling? I need some sleep!” says the newbie breeder.“Have you tried giving her melatonin?” says the experienced breeder. “It really knocks mine out of heat in a hurry!”

What You Don't Know About...Maine Coon Cats

Behind the Gentle Giant

FIP Fighters

Three Cats’ Tales of Hope

CH Pasha Khepri of Emau, DM

My First Pedigreed Cat

Fur Names

What is the story behind your cta's name? To be considered for future Fur-Names articles, please contact Mollie at molliewog@gmail.com

Homecoming - Forever Home For All

For our felines, homecoming might be finding the perfect forever home, or finding their way back home again. In this issue, we take a look at cats who have done just that—come home, again.

Living With Korats Is Kaotic!

“Move over, rabbit’s foot.

Eclipse Is Missing!

It was every exhibitor's worst nightmare—losing a cat in or from a show hall! Fortuately for both Melissa and Eclipse they were reunited.

Cat Genetics 101

Part 2: Feline Genetic Testing

What's A Bodega Cat?

What's A Bodega Cat?

The Cat That Saved A Pig

The Cat That Saved A Pig

Researching Legislators: What Fanciers Need To Know

Researching Legislators: What Fanciers Need To Know

I Wish I Had Know Then...

…what I know now! Although we all must have uttered this lament at some point in our lives, every single breeder, exhibitor, and judge in the cat fancy is guaranteed to have said this phrase while reflecting on their hobby of choice. Cat Talk writer Jean Aldrich asked a variety of people in CFA what they wished that they had known when they started down many of the paths that CFA offers. In this issue we look at what exhibitors wished they had known at their first show, and judges pondering their first assignments. In our February “Breeding” issue, we ask breeders what they had known way back when.

time in a bottle

“time in a bottle” consists of a magical time capsule of things we would like to see the cat fancier of 100 years from now know from our life in cfa. this time capsule can contain, anyone, anything, any memory --- and that person, thing and memory will be as alive, vibrant and wonderful as the day you put it in. it can be submitted with a name or anonymously. our only rule is it must be something that has positively influenced you in cfa.

the cfa ambassador program and the pet me! cats

the southwest region 5 annual meeting in las vegas, nevada, was a wonderful week of education, meeting old friends and making new ones, and surprises!

From Show Cat To Therapy Cat

Sometimes good things turn out even better than expected. That pretty much sums up first-time exhibitor Deena Stevens’ experiences with her shaded silver Persian, GC Castlegate’s Khoja of AsyuWishPurr. As a show cat, Khoja placed second in the Silver/Golden division in Region 2 as both a kitten and an adult, and 10th overall in the CFA Silver/Golden division in the 2016-2017season. As a therapy cat, he brought joy and extra benefits to seniors with serious illnesses.

What You Don't Know About... European Burmese

Editor’s Note: A gracious thank you to Allene Keating, Mayonaka Cattery, and her pet parents, Al Donn and Dorothy Holle, of Tampa FL … also to Sue Runge, Breckinridge CO, and Karen and Carl Myers, Topeka KS, for sharing their loving experiences and stories!

Harming Pets

Through the Expansion of Emotion-Based Damages

Facial Recognition

Joins the Lineup of Pet Recovery Tools.

Exporting Cats

Helping Your Cat Arrive Safely and Legally in a New Country.

The Cats Of The Hermitage

The Cats Of The Hermitage

Cats Of The Magic Kingdom

Cats Of The Magic Kingdom

Siamese Cat Rescue Center

Siamese Cat Rescue is an act of love

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better!

(or, What we can learn from cats)

Cat Genetics 101 Part 2: Feline Genetic Testing

 Cat Genetics 101 Part 2: Feline Genetic Testing

feline wellness and the environment

as a breeder, you have gone to great efforts to breed the highest quality kittens.