Titles


 
FiFé

Below is a list of FIFe titles.

CH Champion In order to obtain the title Champion, a cat must have been awarded three CAC's, respectively, by three different judges during three national or international shows under the auspices of FIFe. CAC's are awarded in the 'Open' class.  
PR Premier In order to obtain the title Premier, a cat must have been awarded three CAP's, respectively, by three different judges during three national or international shows under the auspices of FIFe. CAP's are awarded in the 'Neuter' class.  
IC International Champion In order to obtain the title International Champion, a cat must have been awarded 3 (three) CACIB, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 3 (three) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 2 (two) CACIB, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CACIB's are awarded in the 'Champion' class.  
IP International Premier In order to obtain the title International Premier, a cat must have been awarded 3 (three) CAPIB, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 3 (three) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 2 (two) CAPIB, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CAPIB's are awarded in the 'Premier' class.  
GIC Grand International Champion In order to obtain the title Grand International Champion, a cat must have been awarded 6 (six) CAGCIB, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 3 (three) different countries during 6 (six) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 4 (four) CAGCIB, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.
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In order to obtain the title Grand International Champion, a cat must have been awarded 8 (eight) CAGCIB or CAGPIB, respectively, by 4 (four) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 8 (eight) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 7 (seven) CAGCIB, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CAGCIB is awarded in the 'International Champion' class.
 
GIP Grand International Premier In order to obtain the title Grand International Premier, a cat must have been awarded 6 (six) CAGPIB, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 3 (three) different countries during 6 (six) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 4 (four) CAGPIB, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.
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In order to obtain the title Grand International Premier, a cat must have been awarded 8 (eight) CAGPIB, respectively, by 4 (four) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 8 (eight) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 7 (seven) CAGPIB, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.CAGPIB is awarded in the 'International Premier' class.
 
SC Supreme Champion

(former EC - European Champion)

In order to obtain the title Supreme Champion, a cat must have been awarded 9 (nine) CACS, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 3 (three) different countries during 9 (nine) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 7 (seven) CACS, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.
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In order to obtain the title Supreme Champion, a cat must have been awarded 11 (eleven) CACS, respectively, by 6 (six) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 11 (eleven) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 10 (ten) CACS, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CACS's are awarded in the 'Grand International Champion' class.
 
SP Supreme Premier

(former EP - European Premior)

In order to obtain the title Supreme Premier, a cat must have been awarded 9 (nine) CAPS, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 3 (three) different countries during 9 (nine) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 7 (seven) CAPS, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.
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In order to obtain the title Supreme Premier, a cat must have been awarded 11 (eleven) CAPS, respectively, by 6 (six) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 11 (eleven) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 10 (ten) CAPS, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CAPS's are awarded in the 'Grand International Premier' class.
 
SW Scandinavian Winner Each cat winning at the Best in Show will receive the title Scandinavian Winner also mentioning the year of the show.  
WW World Winner Each cat winning at the Best In Show will receive the title World Winner also mentioning the year of the show.  
FAC FIFe American Champion In order to obtain the title FIFe American Champion, a cat must have been awarded 9 (nine) CACE, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 3 (three) different countries during 9 (nine) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 7 (seven) CACE, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.
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In order to obtain the title FIFe American Champion, a cat must have been awarded 11 (eleven) CACE, respectively, by 6 (six) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 11 (eleven) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 10 (ten) CACE, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CACE's are awarded in the 'Grand International Champion' class.
 
FAP FIFe American Premier In order to obtain the title FIFe American Premier, a cat must have been awarded 9 (nine) CAPE, respectively, by 3 (three) different judges in 3 (three) different countries during 9 (nine) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 7 (seven) CAPE, respectively, could be obtained in the same country.
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In order to obtain the title FIFe American Premier, a cat must have been awarded 11 (eleven) CAPE, respectively, by 6 (six) different judges in 2 (two) different countries during 11 (eleven) international shows under the auspices of FIFe. A maximum of 10 (ten) CAPE, respectively, could be obtained in the same country. CAPE's are awarded in the 'Grand International Premier' class.
 
DM Distinguished Merit A female cat with 5 or more offspring which have been awarded the minimum title of IC/IP or DM will be awarded the title.
A male cat with 10 or more offspring which have been awarded the minimum title of IC/IP or DM will be awarded the title.
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DSM Distinguished Show Merit This title is only available at International Shows and is available to all adult cats, including neuters in classes 1-10 + 14. To obtain the title, the cat must win Best- in-Show or Best-Opposite-Sex a minimum of 10 times. The shortest qualifying period possible is two years and one day between the first Best- in-Show or Best-Opposite-Sex and the tenth. This is to prevent a cat becoming a DSM too quickly. 1
JW Junior Winner This title is only available at International Shows. In order to obtain the title, the cat must win “Best in Show“ in classes 11 + 12 a minimum of 5 times. 1
Remarks: 1 The titles are placed after the full name of the cat.




 
The Cat Fanciers' Association

CFA titles.
One or more official CFA titles, as outlined below, may appear as part of a cat's name.

CH Champion the title given to an adult cat which competed at CFA cat shows and received 6 winners ribbons. This is the first title a cat can achieve.
PR Premier an altered (neutered or spayed) adult cat which received 6 winners ribbons at CFA cat shows. Equivalent to the title of Champion.
GC Grand Champion the title awarded to an adult cat which continued to compete at CFA shows and received 200 points in its competition category.
GP Grand Premier equivalent title to Grand Champion for an altered cat.
NW National Winner the highest and most prestigious title a cat (adult cat, kitten or altered cat) can achieve by competing at CFA shows.
BW Breed Winner similar to the title of National Winner, but for adult cats which have achieved a best of breed win (not 2nd or 3rd).
RW Regional Winner similar to the title of National Winner but at a regional level.
DW Divisional Winner similar to the title of Regional Winner but reserved for cats competing only in the CFAInternational Division.
DM Distinguished Merit the title given to a cat which has produced the required number of Grand Champions, Grand Premiers or Distinguished Merit Cats (5 for females and 15 for males).




 

The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy

GCCF titles.
 

CH Champion Challenge Certificates These are awarded to the first prize winners of entire Adult Open classes for full (championship) status breeds, both male and female. Three Challenge Certificates awarded by three different judges make the cat a Champion.
PR Premier Premier Certificates These are awarded to the first prize winners of adult Neuter Open classes for full (championship) status breeds, both male and female. Three Premier Certificates awarded by three different judges make the cat a Premier.
GRCH Grand Champion Grand Challenge Certificates At ordinary Championship shows, full Champions may compete in special Grand classes for Champions only as well as, or instead of, their Open class. The winner of each Grand class is eligible to be awarded a Grand Challenge Certificate. The second placed cat is eligible for a Reserve Grand Challenge Certificate: this means that if the Grand Certificate winner is disqualified, the Reserve Certificate winner will be awarded the Grand Certificate which will count towards a title. No further placings are made in these classes, even if the certificates are withheld. Three Grand Challenge Certificates awarded by three different judges make the cat a Grand Champion.
GRPR Grand Premier Grand Premier Certificates At ordinary Championship shows, full Premiers may compete in special Grand classes for Premiers only as well as, or instead of their Open class. The winner of each Grand class is eligible to be awarded a Grand Premier Certificate. The second placed cat is eligible for a Reserve Grand Premier Certificate: this means that if the Grand Certificate winner is disqualified, the Reserve Certificate winner will be awarded the Grand Certificate which will count towards a title. No further placings are made in these classes, even if the certificates are withheld. Three Grand Premier Certificates awarded by three different judges make the cat a "Grand Premier.
UK GRCH UK Grand Champion UK Grand Challenge Certificates At the Supreme Show only, full Grand Champions are not allowed to enter the Champion classes, but have special classes solely for Grand Champions, again split male and female. The winners are eligible for UK Grand Challenge Certificates, two of which, awarded by two different judges, make the cat a UK Grand Champion.
UK GRPR UK Grand Premier UK Grand Challenge Certificates At the Supreme Show only, full Grand Champions are not allowed to enter the Champion classes, but have special classes solely for Grand Champions, again split male and female. The winners are eligible for UK Grand Challenge Certificates, two of which, awarded by two different judges, make the cat a UK Grand Champion.
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