Definition Of A Cattery

First, all cats in a cattery must be registered with the three major international associations (CFA, WCF, and TICA). This is because purebred cat breeds are not developed by individuals but rather are a legacy that adheres to breed regulations. The creation of a new breed requires at least eight generations of pedigree tracking to determine its stability and health issues. Therefore, the workload and data collection required for a cattery is enormous, requiring years to decades of effort.