Cat Fanciers' Association

Not to be confused with American Cat Fanciers Association.
Cat Fanciers' Association
The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc.
PredecessorAmerican Cat Association
Formation1906; 118 years ago (1906)
Founded atManasquan, New Jersey
TypeNonprofit
Legal statusFoundation
HeadquartersAlliance, Ohio, U.S.
Region served
Asia, Europe, North America
President
Richard Mastin
Vice President
Russell Webb
Websitecfa.org
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) booth at the 2008 CFA International Cat Show in Atlanta on November 22, 2008.

The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) was established in the United States in 1906. The CFA is currently the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. Originally headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey, the CFA moved to Alliance, Ohio in 2010.[1] The association's stated mission is preserving and promoting pedigreed breeds of cats while also enhancing the well-being of all cats. CFA's first licensed cat shows were held in Buffalo, New York and Detroit, Michigan in 1906. The association today has a known presence in Europe, China, and Japan along with its well-established activity in the United States and Canada.

In 2022, CFA recognized 42 breeds for its Championship Class and three in its non-competitive classes (the Khao Manee, Lykoi, and Toybob). The current president of the CFA is Richard Mastin.

  1. ^ "::: CFA On The Move :::". Showcatsonline.com. 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2013-01-15.