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All Breeds A-Z terms
Every cat breed the major registries recognize, in alphabetical order, from the Abyssinian to the York Chocolate.
BobtailA cat with a naturally short, stubby or kinked tail, a trait that occurs in several breeds and mixed-breed populations.Breed standardThe written description of the ideal cat of a breed, covering head, body, coat, colour and temperament, used by judges and breeders.Cat registryAn organisation that records cats' ancestry, issues pedigree certificates, defines breed standards and licenses cat shows.CFAThe Cat Fanciers' Association, a United States-based registry of pedigree cats founded in 1906 that sets breed standards and runs cat shows.ColourpointA coat pattern with a pale body and darker ears, face, legs and tail, caused by a temperature-sensitive pigment gene.PedigreeA cat whose parents, grandparents and earlier ancestors are recorded by a registry, showing it belongs to a recognised breed.TICAThe International Cat Association, a worldwide registry founded in 1979 that registers pedigree and household pet cats and recognises many newer breeds.