Cat Fanciers' Association titles and awards

Every title, award and credential Cat Fanciers' Association gives, with what each one means and how it's earned. Pick one to see its rules and the matching titles at other clubs.

Listed club. This club doesn't run on United Pet Club and isn't affiliated with us. Members add their own numbers and titles here; we show them as Unverified until they are checked. Official records stay with the club.

Titles

Earned over time and written with the pet's registered name, before it (championships) or after it (sport and test titles).

Conformation

GCGrand ChampionWritten before the name
CHChampionWritten before the name
GPGrand PremierWritten before the name
PRPremierWritten before the name
NWNational WinnerWritten before the name
RWRegional WinnerWritten before the name
BWBreed WinnerWritten before the name

Breeding

DMDistinguished MeritWritten after the name

Awards

Won at a single show, trial or event.

Conformation

BOBBest of Breed
BESTBest Cat (ring final)

Credentials

Held by people: judges, breeders and officials.

Judging

JUDGECFA judge

Missing a title? Record it from your pet's page with Other, and we'll review it for the list.