The World Cat Federation (WCF) is an international association of cat clubs. It was founded in 1988 in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and continues to have a strong presence in Latin America, Western Europe, and in countries of the former USSR. It is currently based in Germany. There are 370 organizations worldwide associated to the WCF.[1] The current president is Anneliese Hackmann from Essen.
The WCF allows the breeders of affiliated clubs to register their kennel names internationally. They create standards for the 68 pedigreed breeds of cats recognized by the club.[2] The WCF trains judges for exhibitions and organizes the examinations. Generally, the WCF is designed to promote international contacts of the cat clubs affiliated.
The WCF comprises over 10,000 breeders/catteries registered (not all are active members); 66 national organisations (plus 64 provisional); 370 clubs (over 500 counting sub-clubs) total pedigrees unknown (handled by clubs, not centralised); average of over 500 shows per year; 111 breeds listed as recognised or accepted (as of 2020);[2] describes itself as "an international association of cat clubs ... successfully working on the development of animal protection laws in European Parliament in Strasbourg."[3]
World Cat Federation Philippines World Cat Show 2024
WCF Secretary, TatJana Cernova and Persian cat champion
The historic 'World Cat Federation Philippines World Cat Show 2024', the first ever, was held on June 15-16 at Space at One Ayala in Makati, Philippines. Over 120 cats from 15 countries including non-pedigree 'Puspin' (pusang Pinoy - 'domestic short-haired') also competed and won at the 2-day event.[4] The Society of Feline Enthusiasts of the Philippines, Inc. (SFEPI) President, Student judge Lio Maclang organized the show with WCF and co-presenters Hard Rock Cafe Manila's Brian Peck, Island Rescue Organization's Annalyn Aizpuru and Royal Canin CD Sevilla. It is also co-organized by WCF Indonesia, WCF Malaysia, WCF Thailand, WCF Vietnam, and the Chinese Administrative Association of Cat. Chris Christensen Systems Philippines segregated the breeds into 4 coat types: Satin, Silky, Full, and Suede. Dr. Joan Lumabiang is the official WCF-SFEPI veterinarian and Student judge.[5]
The opening ceremony was led by WCF's officers president Anneliese Hackmann, AB Judge, Germany, Albert Kurkowski, Vice President, AB Judge, Poland, TatJana Cernova, Secretary, AB Judge, Latvia, Cornelia Hungerecker, Allbreed Judge, Treasurer and Mariana Tarasova, WFC Supervisor Group, AB Judge, Ukraine. The WCF Monobreed Show Fun Shows included Kitten, Junior, Adult, Master, Double Master and Triple Master Rings, including Solid Black, Blue and White.[6] WFC featured a Monobreed Show and prizes were bestowed for Best in Show Special Prize, Best Kitten, Best Junior, Best Adult, and Best Neuter Category including, "Best of Best" overall champion, "Best General".[7][8]
