Registration of a cattery name
Registration of a cattery name
- Breeder
A breeder is the person who applies to his club for pedigrees for kittens born in his household (in a breeder’s community).
- Kittens – Litter
Each kitten born in the household (in the breeder’s community) must have a cattery name and a pedigree authorized by its club.
3. cattery name
A cattery name is an artificial name, which is applied for and registered by CatManiac e.V. at the umbrella organization WCF (World Cat Federation), and thereby protected for 20 years. 3 proposals (in order of priority) must be submitted via the application form.
The submitted proposals will be checked if similar sounding cattery names are already registered. It is not allowed to apply for names of any persons (because of the right of name) – (except own name), public institutions, writings protected by copyright (novels, novelettes, works of literature, etc.) and for breed names (or parts of breed names, e.g. “Coonies”, “Fold”, “British”) or the word “cat” (in any language).
In addition, the following words cannot be registered at this time because they are already taken in many variations:
Angel, Amber, Baby/Babies, Bear, beast, best, Chen, Chubby, claws, cristal, crystal, Diamond, Engel, Fluffy, Furr, furry, Garden, gold, golden, Home, Honey, House, Jewel, King, Kingdom, Kitten, Kitty, Love, Lion, Magic, Mao, Marshmellow, Meow, Miao, Moon, Murr, pati, Paradise, paw, Pearl, perfect/purrfect, Pet/Pets, pinpin/pin pin, pouw, pride, Purr, qiqi/qi qi, Queen, Rainbow, Royal, Saphir, silver, Star, Sun/sunlight, etc., sweet/sweetie/sweety, Tail, Tales, Tiger, Velvet, Xiao
The CatManiac e.V. office will then confirm the registered cattery name with the transmission of the membership documents.
Breeders with a proven registered cattery name in another organization, who now want to join WCF, are allowed to keep their name. If the cattery name is already assigned elsewhere, the country code must be added after the name (e.g. *DE). This is then no longer protected internationally, but only nationally according to the country code.
The office verifies the uniqueness of the cattery name only within WCF. All WCF kennel names from the year 2001 on are published on the website of the umbrella organization. Names not published as of this date are automatically available for breeders of a WCF club.
The cattery name will be sent to the umbrella organization by the CatManiac e.V. office after the invoice has been paid in full. From receipt of payment, a waiting time of at least 14 days until registration should be expected.
During vacations and vacation time, it may take a little longer.
If you have any questions about the cattery name, please contact: [email protected]
After the period of 20 years, the registration must be renewed by the breeder taking into account the fee for registration of the cattery name (according to the schedule of fees).
- Protection of the cattery name
A registered cattery name remains protected for 20 years and cannot be reassigned. This also applies to the breeder’s withdrawal from WCF.
- Transfer of a cattery name
A cattery name can be transferred from one breeder to another breeder only with a contract signed by both breeders, which must be submitted to the office. In the event of the death of a breeder, the heir must provide certified proof that he/she is the heir in order to take over or transfer a cattery name.
- Breeders community
A cattery name may also be applied for jointly by 2 or more breeders if they form a breeders’ association. However, a main breeder must be indicated, who will keep the cattery name in case of dissolution of the breeder’s association. The retired breeders must apply for a new cattery name.
- Cat name
The name of a cat generally consists of first name and cattery name. The entire name of the cat – first name and cattery name – must not be longer than 40 characters.
- Position of the cattery name
The cattery name can be before or after the first name of the cat. You must indicate this when applying for the cattery name.
Examples:
Maccurl’s Mimi – cattery name before the cat’s first name
Mimi Maccurl – cattery name after the first name of the cat
Mimi of Maccurl – cattery name after the first name of the cat
Please note that they must specify prefix and suffix of the kenname and do not use abbreviations.
So not: v. Maccurl – but from Maccurl
Not v.d. Waldhöhe – but von der Waldhöhe
Prefix and suffix are counted in the length of the cat’s name.
Registration of a cattery name
Registration of a cattery name
- Breeder
A breeder is the person who applies to his club for pedigrees for kittens born in his household (in a breeder’s community).
- Kittens – Litter
Each kitten born in the household (in the breeder’s community) must have a cattery name and a pedigree authorized by its club.
3. cattery name
A cattery name is an artificial name, which is applied for and registered by CatManiac e.V. at the umbrella organization WCF (World Cat Federation), and thereby protected for 20 years. 3 proposals (in order of priority) must be submitted via the application form.
The submitted proposals will be checked if similar sounding cattery names are already registered. It is not allowed to apply for names of any persons (because of the right of name) – (except own name), public institutions, writings protected by copyright (novels, novelettes, works of literature, etc.) and for breed names (or parts of breed names, e.g. “Coonies”, “Fold”, “British”) or the word “cat” (in any language).
In addition, the following words cannot be registered at this time because they are already taken in many variations:
Angel, Amber, Baby/Babies, Bear, beast, best, Chen, Chubby, claws, cristal, crystal, Diamond, Engel, Fluffy, Furr, furry, Garden, gold, golden, Home, Honey, House, Jewel, King, Kingdom, Kitten, Kitty, Love, Lion, Magic, Mao, Marshmellow, Meow, Miao, Moon, Murr, pati, Paradise, paw, Pearl, perfect/purrfect, Pet/Pets, pinpin/pin pin, pouw, pride, Purr, qiqi/qi qi, Queen, Rainbow, Royal, Saphir, silver, Star, Sun/sunlight, etc., sweet/sweetie/sweety, Tail, Tales, Tiger, Velvet, Xiao
The CatManiac e.V. office will then confirm the registered cattery name with the transmission of the membership documents.
Breeders with a proven registered cattery name in another organization, who now want to join WCF, are allowed to keep their name. If the cattery name is already assigned elsewhere, the country code must be added after the name (e.g. *DE). This is then no longer protected internationally, but only nationally according to the country code.
The office verifies the uniqueness of the cattery name only within WCF. All WCF kennel names from the year 2001 on are published on the website of the umbrella organization. Names not published as of this date are automatically available for breeders of a WCF club.
The cattery name will be sent to the umbrella organization by the CatManiac e.V. office after the invoice has been paid in full. From receipt of payment, a waiting time of at least 14 days until registration should be expected.
During vacations and vacation time, it may take a little longer.
If you have any questions about the cattery name, please contact: [email protected]
After the period of 20 years, the registration must be renewed by the breeder taking into account the fee for registration of the cattery name (according to the schedule of fees).
- Protection of the cattery name
A registered cattery name remains protected for 20 years and cannot be reassigned. This also applies to the breeder’s withdrawal from WCF.
- Transfer of a cattery name
A cattery name can be transferred from one breeder to another breeder only with a contract signed by both breeders, which must be submitted to the office. In the event of the death of a breeder, the heir must provide certified proof that he/she is the heir in order to take over or transfer a cattery name.
- Breeders community
A cattery name may also be applied for jointly by 2 or more breeders if they form a breeders’ association. However, a main breeder must be indicated, who will keep the cattery name in case of dissolution of the breeder’s association. The retired breeders must apply for a new cattery name.
- Cat name
The name of a cat generally consists of first name and cattery name. The entire name of the cat – first name and cattery name – must not be longer than 40 characters.
- Position of the cattery name
The cattery name can be before or after the first name of the cat. You must indicate this when applying for the cattery name.
Examples:
Maccurl’s Mimi – cattery name before the cat’s first name
Mimi Maccurl – cattery name after the first name of the cat
Mimi of Maccurl – cattery name after the first name of the cat
Please note that they must specify prefix and suffix of the kenname and do not use abbreviations.
So not: v. Maccurl – but from Maccurl
Not v.d. Waldhöhe – but von der Waldhöhe
Prefix and suffix are counted in the length of the cat’s name.
Which WCF rings are available ?
WCF-RING:
A ring of a WCF exhibition, where a judge selects and ranks the maximum 10 best cats among the participants. There are 4 WCF rings: adult, kitten (3-10 months), neuter, variety. The winner and the runner-up can participate in the Master Ring (except winners of the Variety Ring).
WCF MASTER RING:
A ring of a WCF exhibition, where a judge selects and ranks the maximum 10 best cats among the participants. The master ring consists only of cats, which have the 1. or Have won 2nd place in a WCF ring. The winner and the runner-up will receive the title of “Master”.
WCF DOUBLE MASTER-RING:
A ring of a WCF exhibition, where a judge selects and ranks the maximum 10 best cats among the participants. The Double Master ring consists only of cats that already have the Master title. The winner and runner-up will receive the title of “Double Master”….
WCF TRIPLE MASTER RING:
A ring of a WCF exhibition, where a judge selects and ranks the maximum 10 best cats among the participants. The Triple Master ring consists only of cats that already have the title “Double Master”. The winner and the runner-up will receive the title of “Triple Master”.
All Master Rings can be approved once per year per country (on 2 continents if applicable)….
WCF DIAMOND MASTER RING:
The Diamond Master Ring may only be held once a year in the world. It is usually held at the Olimpia exhibition. The Triple Master ring consists only of cats that already have the title “Triple Master”. At least 4 cats must be present for the ring. Only the first place winner will receive the title of Diamond Master.
RING:
An exhibition with American or Australian ring judging. A judge judges and ranks all cats in the show in one ring, with separate rings for adults, kittens and neuters. Likewise, there are AB rings and Speciality rings (rings for each main category).
These rings are only allowed in countries where traditionally only this type of judging exists.
TRADITIONAL DIRECT:
The type of judging where the cat is presented on the judge’s table and evaluated by a judge who writes a judge’s report.
