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In the UK a breeding programme was started in 1986. By 1998, Mollie Southall, author of The Snowshoe Cat book of [4]Coldenufforsnow Cattery joined the programme, there was only one breeder left, Maureen Shackell. Between them, they had five cats to save the breed. Mollie's senior male, Ferry Vom Friedewald, is an import from Germany and gave us a completely new bloodline. Concerned with progressing the breed and widening the gene pool even further Kelly Cruse of Destrier Snowshoe Cats got involved in 2006, introducing new colours and patterns. Destrier Dodge Viper was the first Apricot Snowshoe known worldwide. Ultimately with team effort with dedicated breeders all over the UK bringing the Snowshoe Cat to full breed Status with the GCCF as of 26th June 2013. Snowshoe Cats from 26th October 2013 will be officially be allowed to be shown at Championship level with the GCCF

The Snowshoe Cat Association was the first Club to Establish in the uk, now called Snowshoe Cat Club. In April 2005 the Snowshoe Cat Society was born.

Snowshoes are also fully recognised by The International Cat Association TICA Snowshoe Cats can compete on the show Bench worldwide.