Glossary
Maine Coon Kittens
Breed
A variety of domestic dog or domestic cat with distinctive and uniform characteristics, as defined in a breed standard, and achieved by selective breeding.
Breed standards are written by breed clubs and associations, and approved and registered with governing bodies.
Breed standards are written by breed clubs and associations, and approved and registered with governing bodies.
Governing Body
Dog governing bodies include:
The Kennel Club (UK)
American Kennel Club (USA)
United Kennel Clubs International (USA)
Canadian Kennel Club
Cat governing bodies include:
Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (UK)
Cat Fanciers' Association (USA)
The International Cat Association
Canadian Cat Association
The Kennel Club (UK)
American Kennel Club (USA)
United Kennel Clubs International (USA)
Canadian Kennel Club
Cat governing bodies include:
Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (UK)
Cat Fanciers' Association (USA)
The International Cat Association
Canadian Cat Association
Standard of Points
A written standard that lists the attributes that are desirable in a breed of cat.
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Breed Standard
A written standard that lists the attributes that are desirable in a breed of cat or dog created by breed associations and clubs, standardized and approved by governing bodies.
This provides a blueprint for breeders and judges of conformation shows. A pet has good conformation if it closely matches its breed standard.
The show standard for cats is also known as standard of points.
