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SACC supports the following resolution taken at the World Cat Congress Annual Meeting in 2015 “WCC neither promotes nor approves the presence of wild feline species in connection with a cat show.”

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What titles can a cat be awarded?

In addition to the longstanding titles of Champion/Premier, Grand Champion/Premier and Supreme Champion/Premier, the SACC Cat of the Year Rules and Show Rules also make provision for four other
titles:

National Winner (NW),
National Qualifier (NQ),
Regional Winner (RW) and
Regional Qualifier.

How do I become a judge at cat shows?

The intial criteria to be a judge:

Be over the age of 21 years at commencement of course
Be a paid up member of at least one of the recognised clubs affiliated to SACC.
Have completed at least 8 satisfactory stewarding assignments at recognised cat shows

Promising stewards may be invited to submit a CV.

How do cat registration numbers work?

Since July 1999, all kittens are registered with a numerical code.
The old SA/SR/VP/RR system is no longer applicable.
"Old" codes allocated prior to July 1999 will still work.
Continue to see the breakdown of the registration number

How do breeder and owner codes work?

Since July 1999, each breeder/owner has a numerical computer code.
"Old" codes allocated prior to July 1999 will still work.
Gradually, new codes will supercede the old ones.

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20 Most popular breeds

Maine Coon Breeders
Maine Coons are known as the "gentle giants" and possess above - average intelligence, making them relatively easy to train.

Persian Breeders
Persian cats are noted for their gentle temperament and ease with which they adjust to new environments, making them ideal show cats.

Ragdoll Breeders
Ragdolls are best known for their docile and placid temperament and affectionate nature.

Sphynx Breeders
Sphynx are playful, loving cat who are devoted and loyal.

Siamese Breeders
Siamese are affectionate and intelligent cats, renowned for their social nature.

Birman Breeders
The Birman has a wonderful balanced temperament. They are very intelligent and bond strongly.

Bengal Breeders
Photo: Glitterkatz Next Generation The Bengal is a hybrid breed of domestic cat with a wild appearance and gentle temperament.

Chinchilla Breeders
Chinchillas are generally very placid, quiet cats, happy to lie around the home being decorative.

British Short Hair Breeders
British short hairare an easy-going breed of cat. They have a stable character and enjoy attention.

Burmese Breeders
Burmese are people oriented, forming strong bonds with their owners, gravitating toward all human activity.

Scottish Fold Breeders
Scottish Fold are typically good-natured and placid and adjust to other animals within a household extremely well.

Norwegian Forest Cat Breeders
Norwegian Forest Cats like the outdoors, are well suited to cold conditions and are great hunters.

Abyssinian Breeders
Abyssinians are extroverted, willful and intelligent, but are usually not "lap cats".

Siberian Breeders
Siberian cats The Siberian is very dog-like. They are loyal cats that will come to greet you with their unique triple purr.

Munchkin Breeders
The Munchkin is generally described as a sweet-natured, playful, people-oriented, outgoing and intelligent cat.

Oriental Cat Breeders
Oriental Cats are intelligent, social animals who bond closely to their people.

Exotic Breeders
Charaterised by a dense, plush coat.

Devon Rex Breeders
The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and people-oriented.

Russian Breeders
The Russian is known for being very intelligent, active animal and get on well with other pets.

American Short Hair Breeders
A very athletic cat, the American Shorthair has a large, powerfully-built body.

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What titles can a cat be awarded?

How do I become a judge at cat shows?

How do cat registration numbers work?

How do breeder and owner codes work?

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20 Most popular breeds

Maine Coon Breeders Maine Coons are known as the "gentle giants" and possess above - average intelligence, making them relatively easy to train.

Persian Breeders Persian cats are noted for their gentle temperament and ease with which they adjust to new environments, making them ideal show cats.

Ragdoll Breeders Ragdolls are best known for their docile and placid temperament and affectionate nature.

Sphynx Breeders Sphynx are playful, loving cat who are devoted and loyal.

Siamese Breeders Siamese are affectionate and intelligent cats, renowned for their social nature.

Birman Breeders The Birman has a wonderful balanced temperament. They are very intelligent and bond strongly.

Bengal Breeders Photo: Glitterkatz Next Generation The Bengal is a hybrid breed of domestic cat with a wild appearance and gentle temperament.

Chinchilla Breeders Chinchillas are generally very placid, quiet cats, happy to lie around the home being decorative.

British Short Hair Breeders British short hairare an easy-going breed of cat. They have a stable character and enjoy attention.

Burmese Breeders Burmese are people oriented, forming strong bonds with their owners, gravitating toward all human activity.

Scottish Fold Breeders Scottish Fold are typically good-natured and placid and adjust to other animals within a household extremely well.

Norwegian Forest Cat Breeders Norwegian Forest Cats like the outdoors, are well suited to cold conditions and are great hunters.

Abyssinian Breeders Abyssinians are extroverted, willful and intelligent, but are usually not "lap cats".

Siberian Breeders Siberian cats The Siberian is very dog-like. They are loyal cats that will come to greet you with their unique triple purr.

Munchkin Breeders The Munchkin is generally described as a sweet-natured, playful, people-oriented, outgoing and intelligent cat.

Oriental Cat Breeders Oriental Cats are intelligent, social animals who bond closely to their people.

Exotic Breeders Charaterised by a dense, plush coat.

Devon Rex Breeders The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and people-oriented.

Russian Breeders The Russian is known for being very intelligent, active animal and get on well with other pets.

American Short Hair Breeders A very athletic cat, the American Shorthair has a large, powerfully-built body.

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Maine Coon Breeders
Maine Coons are known as the "gentle giants" and possess above - average intelligence, making them relatively easy to train.

Persian Breeders
Persian cats are noted for their gentle temperament and ease with which they adjust to new environments, making them ideal show cats.

Ragdoll Breeders
Ragdolls are best known for their docile and placid temperament and affectionate nature.

Sphynx Breeders
Sphynx are playful, loving cat who are devoted and loyal.

Siamese Breeders
Siamese are affectionate and intelligent cats, renowned for their social nature.

Birman Breeders
The Birman has a wonderful balanced temperament. They are very intelligent and bond strongly.

Bengal Breeders
Photo: Glitterkatz Next Generation The Bengal is a hybrid breed of domestic cat with a wild appearance and gentle temperament.

Chinchilla Breeders
Chinchillas are generally very placid, quiet cats, happy to lie around the home being decorative.

British Short Hair Breeders
British short hairare an easy-going breed of cat. They have a stable character and enjoy attention.

Burmese Breeders
Burmese are people oriented, forming strong bonds with their owners, gravitating toward all human activity.

Scottish Fold Breeders
Scottish Fold are typically good-natured and placid and adjust to other animals within a household extremely well.

Norwegian Forest Cat Breeders
Norwegian Forest Cats like the outdoors, are well suited to cold conditions and are great hunters.

Abyssinian Breeders
Abyssinians are extroverted, willful and intelligent, but are usually not "lap cats".

Siberian Breeders
Siberian cats The Siberian is very dog-like. They are loyal cats that will come to greet you with their unique triple purr.

Munchkin Breeders
The Munchkin is generally described as a sweet-natured, playful, people-oriented, outgoing and intelligent cat.

Oriental Cat Breeders
Oriental Cats are intelligent, social animals who bond closely to their people.

Exotic Breeders
Charaterised by a dense, plush coat.

Devon Rex Breeders
The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and people-oriented.

Russian Breeders
The Russian is known for being very intelligent, active animal and get on well with other pets.

American Short Hair Breeders
A very athletic cat, the American Shorthair has a large, powerfully-built body.