 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
Or
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. |
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| 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.
Or
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. |
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| 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.
Or
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. |
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| 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.
Or
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. |
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| SW |
Scandinavian Winner |
Each cat winning at the Best in Show will receive the
title Scandinavian Winner also mentioning the year of the show. |
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| WW |
World Winner |
Each cat winning at the Best In Show will receive the
title World Winner also mentioning the year of the show. |
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| 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.
Or
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. |
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| 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.
Or
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Remarks: 1 The titles are placed after the
full name of the cat. |
 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 FancyGCCF titles.
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| 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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