The Governing Council Of The Cat Fancy

SUPREME SHOW
You still have time to offer sponsorship for the Supreme Show.
It could be in the form of your prefix, or in memory of an individual or a cat.
... It would be a nice way for cats which have done well at previous Supreme Shows to be recognised and acknowledged?
Details of your sponsorship must be with the Show Manager by midnight on Sunday 7th October.
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SUPREME SHOW UPDATE
The revised UK Grand classes are now available to download from the GCCF website home page or Supreme Show page.
CATS ALREADY ENTERED IN A UK CLASS HAVE BEEN MOVED AUTOMATICALLY INTO THE NEW CLASS.
... Entries close midnight on 7th October. Kittens do not need to qualify to enter.
PLEASE REMEMBER - you do not have to take your cat up to the ring if you can't, or don't want to, just make sure you tick the relevant box on your entry form and a steward will collect. https://www.gccfcats.org/
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SUPREME SHOW
In response to requests from exhibitors, the 2018 Supreme Show will revert to the 2017 class structure for UK Grands. Additional classes will be available from tomorrow.
Entries close midnight on 7th October.
... Kittens do not need to qualify to enter.
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SUPREME SHOW
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 7th OCTOBER.

Don't forget to bring your Cuddly Toys to the GCCF Supreme Cat Show on the 27th October at the Birmingham NEC. There is a £1 entry fee which will be donated in it's entirety to the GCCF's own Cat Charity the Cat Welfare Trust.
To find us on the day, go to the YES! table (situated with Meet the Cats) and ask for an Entry form. There are 4 classes:
T1 Teddy Bears... T2 Any animal NOT a Teddy Bear T3 Fictional film/TV tie in T4 Show Managers Special - any purple soft toy.
We look forward to seeing you on the day 😽
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Supreme Show - MEET THE BREEDS
Please note that information and booking forms have been emailed to the Chair and Secretary of all breed clubs.

LUCY'S LAW
The Government announced yesterday that they plan to introduce legislation (called 'Lucy's Law') to ban the sale of puppies and kittens through a third party agent, this means pet shops or pet dealers. The detail of this legislation has not yet been published but once introduced it should have no impact on breeders who register with GCCF as they sell the kittens they breed directly to a new owner, and not to a pet shop or animal dealer.
Reports on the new legisl...ation have also mentioned the fact that licensed dog breeders may or will be asked to quote their license number in adverts placed on-line or elsewhere. This does not apply to most cat breeders as they remain defined as hobby breeders if not operating a commercial cat breeding business and so do not require a licence from the 1st October 2018, when new animal licensing legislation comes into effect.
Media reports on ‘Lucy’s Law’ have stated that the intention is to ban puppy and kitten farming which is correct, but it should not be forgotten that dog and cat breeding are covered by different rules (schedules) within the new legislation. Once there is further information on the detail of exactly how the new proposal will regulate advertising an update will be given.
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Jen Lacey has written a useful summary of the new licensing laws coming into effect in October. You can download these from the Forms & Downloads page on the GCCF website, under the heading For Breeders & Owners: https://www.gccfcats.org/About-GCCF/Forms -Downloads

100% of the proceeds go towards the Amyloidosis research program.

CAT OF THE YEAR 2018
COTY is now officially closed, a list of the section winners is on the GCCF website:
https://www.gccfcats.org/About-GCCF/Gener al-Notices

Happy Fri-yay everyone!
We are excited to have taken delivery of our band new marquee at the office. Keep an eye out for it at this year's Supreme Show - you cannot miss it!

Can you help? The GCCF Year Book, which will incorporate the Supreme Catalogue is currently being compiled.
It will feature all the current breeds recognised by the GCCF, and this is where you can help and get involved.
We’re looking for interesting / fun / facts / anecdotes - for ALL the breeds. To give an example “Egyptian Maus have the fastest land speed of all domestic cats.” “Siamese are known to be very vocal and exceptionally inquisitive.” “Selkirk Rex likes having... their tummy tickled and will regularly expose their tummies to their humans.” “Burmese cats chirp when they’re happy.”
A list of all contributors will be published in the back of the Year Book. Please give us your interesting / fun / facts / anecdotes below:
UPDATE: Many thanks for all your anecdotes, this post is now closed as far as addition additional material for the GCCF Supreme Year Book 2018 goes, but you can still discuss your breeds for fun here, should you feel like it:-)
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YES! would like to congratulate two of our Intermediate Level Candidates on their Exceptionl Awards given for their Presentations and Second Stewarding at the Humberside and Lincolnshire Joint show on Saturday 28th July 2018. Well done to all concerned.
If you are aged between 8-16 and have an interest in showing your cat at GCCF shows and learning about different breeds, types, colours and how to steward, work on the results table, lay out a hall plan and one day become a judge or show manager, why not visit the YES! website www.gccf-yes.co.uk

The meeting report from the June Electoral Meeting is now on the GCCF website: https://www.gccfcats.org/About-GCCF/Counc il-Meetings

Please note that the GCCF Office staff will be at the June Council meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 20th) and therefore will be unlikely to respond to emails or voicemails until Thursday.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the current low staff levels, there will be a voicemail service only on the telephone for the next few weeks. All messages will be picked up on a daily basis and answered the same day if possible; the situation will be reviewed on a regular basis. New staff are due to join us at the beginning of July, and as soon as they are familiar with GCCF processes, the phones will be re-introduced gradually. Thank you for your patience.

UPDATE: - Back up and running!
Our Online Payments are currently down. We are working with PaySafe to fix this. We apologise for the inconvenience.

For a small donation to the Cat Welfare Trust, would anyone like a (ginormous) collection of Your Cat or Cat World magazines? Photo available is anyone is interested.

WARNING
We have been made aware of a letter being sent to a breeder, purporting to be on GCCF headed notepaper and sent from the office. This letter indicates that the breeder will receive a visit from a GCCF representative. This was NOT sent from the GCCF. Anyone receiving a letter indicating that they should expect a visit must not admit anyone who says they represent GCCF. If you have any concerns you should contact your local Police.

Very helpful thank you �

The GCCF have always been quick in resolving any enquiries I’ve had, and there customer service is excellent.

Thank you soo much Holly. Great service and good communication...

Really helpful on the phone and e-mails, my fav registration body for kittens!

Must say a massive thankyou as the registration process is so much easier and quicker now! Well done :-)

I sent my paperwork in to register my imported cat & I got it back today - 9 day turnaround - thanks & well done GCCF !

I really enjoy working for the GCCF. They seem to really value their employees, as well as caring so much about the welfare of the cats. It's a fascinating place to work for, and all the people involved are very knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring.

The customers too! It's lovely to meet people at shows, and hear their own experiences with the GCCF. All GCCF Breeders I have met are very keen to keep their cats happy & healthy.

The organisation seems to be moving in a really good direction - headed into the future. I am really honoured to be a part of that transition.

Can't thank you enough. Very helpful staff and super fast import registration. Xx

Really unhappy with the outcome of questions/advice I asked as a pet owner regarding PKD. My Persian cat who died from cysts on kidneys aged 7 which led me to test my 2 other Persians I owe, 1 is positive and 1 is negative. The rules around PKD testing needs to be enforced by GCCF and GCCFI.

I should give one star but out of politeness will give 2. Once again GCCF proved to me on Supreme show that it neglects any other ragdolls than seal and blue points. It's not possible to win anything here having lilacs and cholocolates or any other colours and patterns cats even if they are much more supreme in Standard of points than their rivals blue and seals. Those cats even with outstanding pedigree lines with many international champions, grands olimpics etc are pushed aside and are not getting deserved attention by judges even if among breeders and visitors they are the most loved. It is very disappointing and unprofessional. Sadly need to say that it is TOO much favouritism in this place, same cats wining over and over, new coming breeders can't go through old very know and established ones even with much better cats. Judges has cats shown at shows too with is unprofessional and it should be banned. They all know each other and that's affecting how the cats are jodged they are showing to much affection towards breeders and cats they know. Not mention that some of the classes has been cancelled without any explanation people should get their money back in this case. Come on GCCF step up the game and bring back fun and fairness to the exhibitions.

Gccf need to adopt a common sense approach and be more lenient when when exhibitors are faced with registration issues. Is it fair to cancel my supreme show entry because you don't have one document that would have been posted to you straight away.???????

Thought this was a page about cats, The main photo is of men and a background advert saying sureflaps! lol this page creases me up. Gala day, next they will be doing knitting and bingo. They wouldn't let me rate a zero, so 1 star out of 5!

Mums always preferred TICA for their focus on positivity. GCCF is too negative and stuck in the past. Their shows are lacking and the management structure they care little about anything other than making money now they are classified as a business. I used to think the GCCF was the number one club, but I have to say having experienced TICA and Fife they are certainly last in my books from what ive seen and heard. They simply do not care or support their breeders.

Very helpful thank you �

The GCCF have always been quick in resolving any enquiries I’ve had, and there customer service is excellent.

Thank you soo much Holly. Great service and good communication...

Really helpful on the phone and e-mails, my fav registration body for kittens!

Must say a massive thankyou as the registration process is so much easier and quicker now! Well done :-)

I sent my paperwork in to register my imported cat & I got it back today - 9 day turnaround - thanks & well done GCCF !

I really enjoy working for the GCCF. They seem to really value their employees, as well as caring so much about the welfare of the cats. It's a fascinating place to work for, and all the people involved are very knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring.

The customers too! It's lovely to meet people at shows, and hear their own experiences with the GCCF. All GCCF Breeders I have met are very keen to keep their cats happy & healthy.

The organisation seems to be moving in a really good direction - headed into the future. I am really honoured to be a part of that transition.

Can't thank you enough. Very helpful staff and super fast import registration. Xx

Really unhappy with the outcome of questions/advice I asked as a pet owner regarding PKD. My Persian cat who died from cysts on kidneys aged 7 which led me to test my 2 other Persians I owe, 1 is positive and 1 is negative. The rules around PKD testing needs to be enforced by GCCF and GCCFI.

I should give one star but out of politeness will give 2. Once again GCCF proved to me on Supreme show that it neglects any other ragdolls than seal and blue points. It's not possible to win anything here having lilacs and cholocolates or any other colours and patterns cats even if they are much more supreme in Standard of points than their rivals blue and seals. Those cats even with outstanding pedigree lines with many international champions, grands olimpics etc are pushed aside and are not getting deserved attention by judges even if among breeders and visitors they are the most loved. It is very disappointing and unprofessional. Sadly need to say that it is TOO much favouritism in this place, same cats wining over and over, new coming breeders can't go through old very know and established ones even with much better cats. Judges has cats shown at shows too with is unprofessional and it should be banned. They all know each other and that's affecting how the cats are jodged they are showing to much affection towards breeders and cats they know. Not mention that some of the classes has been cancelled without any explanation people should get their money back in this case. Come on GCCF step up the game and bring back fun and fairness to the exhibitions.

Gccf need to adopt a common sense approach and be more lenient when when exhibitors are faced with registration issues. Is it fair to cancel my supreme show entry because you don't have one document that would have been posted to you straight away.???????

Thought this was a page about cats, The main photo is of men and a background advert saying sureflaps! lol this page creases me up. Gala day, next they will be doing knitting and bingo. They wouldn't let me rate a zero, so 1 star out of 5!

Mums always preferred TICA for their focus on positivity. GCCF is too negative and stuck in the past. Their shows are lacking and the management structure they care little about anything other than making money now they are classified as a business. I used to think the GCCF was the number one club, but I have to say having experienced TICA and Fife they are certainly last in my books from what ive seen and heard. They simply do not care or support their breeders.