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Definitions
Terms used by the Canadian Cat Association as defined by Article 1 - Section 1 found in Show Rules & Classifications, May 1, 2003.
In these rules, a cat is a domesticated feline of either sex, including neuters and spays - eight months of age or older, and a kitten is a domesticated feline of either sex of four months or older and under eight months.
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A Registered cat or kitten is one for which the CCA registration number was issued by the CCA Registrar.
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A Neuter is a castrated male cat.
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A Spay is an altered female cat.
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i) An Established Breed is a well known breed that has already been given championship status in CCA and/or other registering associations.
ii) An Experimental Breed is a new breed originated from breeding two or more different breeds and or which additional breeding has to be done.
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The A.O.V. (Any Other Variety) is for purebred cats or kittens with registered parents which are eligible for CCA registration, but for which there is no colour classification.
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A Household Pet is a cat that does not conform to a championship classification of the CCA standards.
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An All Breed Ring is one including full championship classification. All classes must be offered.
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A Specialty Ring is a full classification Longhair or full classification Shorthair show.
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A Cat Show is one or more All Breed or Specialty Rings held concurrently or consecutively under the sponsorship of one or more clubs. Each ring must be officiated by a different judge or judges.
Judges:
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A Licensed Judge is a judge that has been approved by the Board of Examiners and ultimately by the Board of Directors of CCA.
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All CCA Judges must by CCA members in good standings.
An All Breed Judge is a judge licensed to judge All Breed and Specialty Shows.
A Specialty Judge is a judge licensed to judge Longhair and/or Shorthair Specialty shows.
Probationary Judge is a judge (Longhair or Shorthair, or All Breed) who has not completed the required number of shows to qualify as an Approved Specialty Judge or Approved All Breed Judge.
An Apprentice Judge is one who has successfully completed the necessary examinations and qualifications required for entry into the CCA Judging Program, but have not completed the necessary apprenticeship assignments, training and exams as prescribed by the Board of Examiners.
A Guest Judge is a licensed All Breed Judge in good standing and on the current list of another recognized cat association.
A Licensed Clerk is a clerk who has successfully completed the requirements for one or more of the following categories:
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Licensed Assistant Clerk
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Licensed Senior Clerk;
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Licensed Master Clerk.
A Breeder is the person who was the registered owner of the dam or had leased the dam at the time of mating.
An Exhibitor is the person who owns or leases a cat that is entered in a show. this term also includes the agent of the owner or lessee.
The New Breed Category (NBC) is for breeds that can be shown but have not met the requirements for full championship status.
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