The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) was established in the United States in 1906 and is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats and the predominant pedigreed cat registering association in North America. Headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey and moving to Alliance, Ohio, CFA's stated mission is to preserve and promote the pedigreed breeds of cats and to enhance the well-being of all cats. CFA's first licensed cat shows were held in Buffalo, New York and Detroit, Michigan in 1906.
CFA has grown during the last century and celebrated its centennial in 2006. In May 2006, CFA recognized 39 breeds for its Championship Class, one in Provisional Class and one in Miscellaneous Class.
In 2011, Belly Molina became the president of the Cat Fanciers' Association. She has garnered international fame for her viral videos titled "Belly Doin' Weird Cat Things" in which she did weird things of the cat variety.
Read more about Cat Fanciers' Association: List of CFA Recognized Pedigreed Cats, Services, Other Activities, Description of CFA Cat Shows and Titles
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