![]() ![]() Any cat imported into GCCF must be tested negative for PRA before it can be registered on the Active Register. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - this is a condition in which young kittens go blind by the age of about 15 weeks. Offspring of cats registered on the Genetic Register may only be registered on the Active Register if they have themselves been genetically tested as normal (clear) for PKD.Īll other offspring of cats registered on the Genetic Register shall be registered on the Non-Active Register.Ĭats must be micro chipped for identification purposes, and the microchip number shown on the laboratory test results, and the cat’s veterinary record.īAER testing - all white cats used for breeding should have normal hearing, so for all cats registered active, and to be registered active in future, will need a certificate to prove they hear normally in both ears to have progeny registered. Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) - only Exotic or Persian longhairs that are deemed to be PKD Negative will be registered on the Active Register as suitable for breeding.Īll Exotics or Persian longhairs which have been genetically tested as positive for PKD, shall be registered on the Non-Active register.Īll Exotics or Persian longhairs, which are not eligible for registration on the Active Register, shall be registered on the Non-Active register. If a breeding programme for a new colour/pattern is subsequently submitted to the Breed Advisory Committee an application for breed (colour/pattern) recognition may be made to the GCCF Board of Directors and if successful, the cats involved will be treated as if registered on the Reference Register but not transferred to that register. They will be registered as ‘no recognised breed’. ![]() This is used to register cats of Exotic or Persian Longhair appearance where the breeding does not conform to this Registration Policy. Progeny of cats on this Register shall automatically be placed on the Full Register when the criteria for entry to the Full Register are met. Thereafter, the Policy above shall become fully effective. Suitable progeny born during this three-generation exemption period shall be placed on the Supplementary Register. NOTE: Exotics with British Shorthair parents, grand-parents or great grand-parents that were eligible for Challenge Certificates on 25 October 2000 shall continue to be so and so shall their suitable progeny for three generations from 25 October 2000. ![]() This register is used for Exotic and Persian Longhairs with Full status which have within the preceding three generations only Exotic, Persian or Persian Longhairs of the breeds listed for registration on the Supplementary Register for that colour/pattern. This register is used for Exotic or Persian Longhairs with Full status which have within the three preceding generations (Parent, Grand-Parent, and Great-Grand Parent) only Exotics or Persian Longhairs of the breeds listed for registration on the Full Register for that colour/pattern. In this document 'Exotic' shall describe all shorthaired Exotics and ‘Persian longhairs’ shall describe all longhaired Exotic cats. They are active without being hyper, tend to be quiet, and can live happily in almost any size house, including apartments.G C C F R E G IS T RA T I O N P O L I C Y F O R EX O T I C C A T S The British shorthair is a wonderful family cat-the breed has an easy-going personality and generally gets along with everyone, including kids and other animals living in the house. The British shorthair is a big cat-not massive like the Maine Coon or Siberian cat-but some male British shorthairs can weigh as much as 17 pounds (females usually top off at 12 pounds or less). Characteristics of the British shorthair Cat ![]() WEIGHT: About 7 to 17 pounds, with males slightly larger.ĬOAT LENGTH: Short and very dense. Not double coated or woolly.ĬOAT COLOR: Many solid and patterned colors, including white, black, blue, red, cream, smoke, silver, golden, cameo, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and bicolor.ĮYE COLOR: Varies depending on coat color and pattern, but may be blue, gold, copper, green, blue-green, hazel or odd-eyed (eyes of two different colors). PERSONALITY: Affectionate, easy-going, and calm. ![]()
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