What does it mean when a cat is TICA registered?
What does it mean when a cat is TICA registered?
A TICA registered Bengal has documentation of all pedigree to it’s original ALC mating and thus guarantee the cat as a purebred.
How do you check if a cat is TICA registered?
You could contact TICA directly and explain the situation and see if they are willing to check their records for this cattery. Its possible for the breeder to be registered and not be listed. I know several breeders in ACFA who are registered but not listed in the associations breed directory.
How many TICA are there?
3000 TICA members
There are currently more than 3000 TICA members throughout the world.
What is the difference between TICA and CFA?
The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA)…
| Basic Differences Between CFA and TICA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | CFA | TICA |
| Registration based on: | Genotype The cat is the breed only if the parents are the same breed or an allowable outcross, regardless of appearance | Phenotype The cat is the breed it looks like regardless of the parent breed |
How do I verify my TICA?
The following can be submitted to prove registration eligibility:
- A copy of your TICA registration application.
- A copy of the TICA Breeder Slip for the cat.
- A copy of the TICA litter registration for your cat’s litter.
- A copy of the pedigree for your cat issued by a recognized association.
Can you register a TICA cat with CFA?
It’s easy to register a CFA cat in TICA. I have done it several times. You just complete the registration form and send in a copy of the CFA certified pedigree.
How do I get a TICA pedigree?
Please follow these instructions:
- Go to “TFMS >> Cats & Litters >> My Cats”.
- Choose the cat you would like to request a certified pedigree for.
- Choose “Request Service >> Order Certified Pedigree (Three or Five Generation)”.
- Choose “Next”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Pay for your pedigree.
What is a TICA registered breeder?
TICA was the first and now the world’s largest–registry to allow household cats of unknown ancestry to compete for the same titles and awards as pedigreed cats.
How do you check a cat breeder?
Most cat associations list breeders on their website, if you cannot find a listing, contact the association to check the breeder is registered with them. Once you have their name and prefix, use a search engine (Google, Bing etc) and search for them.
How do you become a member of TICA?
Joining TICA as a member is one of our self-services….Follow these instructions:
- Go to TFMS >> Become a TICA Member. This will require you to log in to TFMS. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free.
- Fill in the requested information and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Pay for your membership.
How do I register as a breeder on Tica?
Once you have all of the required documents, follow these instructions:
- Register your cattery.
- Once your cattery is registered, go to “TFMS >> Catteries >> My Catteries.
- Select your cattery.
- Choose “Request Service >> None of the above”.
- As subject of the case enter “Registration Incentive”.
How do I get my cat TICA registered?
Go to “TFMS >> Cats & Litters >> Register a Litter”. This will require you to log in to TFMS. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free. Fill in the requested information and follow the on-screen instructions.
