List of cat registries

This is a complete list of cat registries worldwide. A cat registry's purpose is to register purebred cats which are recognized by the organization. The first cat registry was the National Cat Club, set up in 1887 in England. The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy was established in 1910. The National Cat Club was also the governing body of the cat fancy. Another registry called the Cat Club was started in 1898.

Present day
In the 21st century there are many cat registries. The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes 71 standardized breeds, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognizes 44, and the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) recognizes 43. The New Zealand Cat Fancy recognizes and registers 55 cat breeds.

The following is a list of cat registries worldwide

 * AACE — American Association of Cat Enthusiasts — United States (defunct )
 * ACA — American Cat Association — United States
 * ACF — Australian Cat Federation — Australia
 * ACFA/CAA — American Cat Fanciers Association — United States
 * ASFE — Asociacion Felina Espanola — Spain
 * CAA — Cat Aficionado Association — China (shares the ACFA standards)
 * CCA-AFC — Canadian Cat Association — Canada
 * CCC — Chats Canada Cats — Canada
 * CFA — Cat Fanciers' Association — Worldwide, originating from the United States
 * CFF — Cat Fanciers' Federation
 * CFSA — Cat Federation of South Africa — South Africa
 * CCCA — Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia — Australia
 * EFF — Emirates Feline Federation – United Arabic Emirates
 * FIAF — Federazione Italiana Associazioni Feline — Italy
 * FIFe — Fédération Internationale Féline — Europe, Central and South-America, and Asia
 * GCCF — Governing Council of the Cat Fancy — United Kingdom


 * JYRAK — Denmark
 * LOOF — Livre Officiel des Origines Félines — France
 * NZCF — New Zealand Cat Fancy — New Zealand
 * NRR — Norway


 * TICA — The International Cat Association — Worldwide, originating from the United States
 * (T)SACC — The Southern African Cat Council — South Africa
 * WCF — World Cat Federation — Worldwide, originating from Germany