Fife Championship
The FIFe championship is subdivided into Categories, Groups, and Classes.
CATEGORIES: This is the division by breed.
43 breeds are recognized by FIFe, and they are divided into 5 categories:
CATEGORY 1: Long-haired breeds
CATEGORY 2: Semi-long-haired breeds
CATEGORY 3: Short-haired breeds
CATEGORY 4: Oriental and hairless breeds
CATEGORY 5: Domestic (mixed breed)
Check this link for the complete official list.
GROUPS: Colors and Varieties
Each breed has a color-based group division, which we call Varieties. These groups have identification numbers according to the breed's rules. At a show, if there are 3 or more cats from the same group and breed, the judge may select the cat that best represents this group and award it the BEST IN VARIETY (BIV) prize.
If, during judging, the judge determines that your cat's group is incorrect, the cat must change groups and restart the competition in the new class.
You can check the groups for each breed at this link.
CLASSES
The FIFe championship is divided into 2 stages:
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Kitten: while the cat is between 4 and 12 months old
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Adult: from 12 months of age onwards.
These stages are called Classes. To complete these stages, the cat must earn certificates at shows, where it will compete with cats of the same class. Learn about the classes and/or divisions:
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Kittens 4-8 months old (not yet 4 months old)
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Kittens 8-12 months old (not yet 8 months old)
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Males
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Females
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Neutered males
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Spayed females
CLASS 12 – KITTEN CHAMPION (KCH) - KITTENS FROM 4 TO 8 MONTHS OLD (INCOMPLETE) At this stage, the kitten will compete for its first certificate at the show with other kittens from the same group and age range. To obtain the KCH title, it will need to obtain 3 CACC (Certificate of Aptitude for the Kitten Championship) from 3 different judges.
CLASS 11 – JUNIOR CHAMPION (JCH) - KITTENS FROM 8 TO 12 MONTHS OLD (INCOMPLETE) At this stage, the kitten will compete with other kittens from the same group and age range. To obtain the JCH title, it will need to obtain 3 CACJ (Certificate of Aptitude for the Junior Championship) from 3 different judges.
CLASS 9 or 10 – CHAMPION (CH) or PREMIER (PR) Upon reaching 12 months of age, the cat will compete for its first certificate as an adult. To become a champion, he needs to earn 3 CACs (Certificates of Aptitude for Champion) from 3 different judges. He will compete for this certificate with other cats of the same breed, class (sex), and group (color). For neutered cats, the name of the certificate is CAP (Certificate of Aptitude for Premier).
CLASS 7 or 8 – INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION (IC) or INTERNATIONAL PREMIER (IP) After winning the title of Champion (CH), the cat will begin its journey towards the International Championship (IC). To do so, it must win 3 CACIB (Certificate of Aptitude for International Champion) from 3 different judges. It will compete for this certificate with other cats of the same breed, class (sex) and group (color). For neutered cats, the name of the certificate is CAPIB (Certificate of Aptitude for International Premier).
CLASS 5 or 6 – GRAND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION (GIC) or GRAND INTERNATIONAL PREMIER (GIP) After winning the title of International Champion (IC), the cat will begin its journey towards the Grand International Championship (GIC). To do so, it must win 6 CAGCIB (Certificate of Aptitude for Grand International Champion) from 4 different judges. This certificate will be awarded to other cats of the same breed, class (sex), and group (color). For neutered cats, the certificate is called CAGPIB (Certificate of Aptitude for Grand Premier International).
CLASS 3 OR 4 – SUPREME CHAMPION (SC) or SUPREME PREMIER (SP) After winning the title of Grand International Champion (GIC), the cat will begin its journey towards the Supreme Championship (SC). To do so, it must obtain 9 CACS (Certificate of Aptitude for the Supreme Championship) from 5 different judges. It will compete for this certificate with other cats of the same breed, class (sex), and group (color). For neutered cats, the certificate is called CAPS (Certificate of Aptitude for the Supreme Premier).
CLASS 1 OR 2 – HONORARY PRIZE After finishing the championship and graduating as Supreme Champion (SC), the cat will participate in exhibitions in a prominent position and will receive the HP (Honorary Prize) certificate.
SPECIAL TITLES
These are honorary titles awarded by FIFe. They are:
JUNIOR WINNER (JW)
Awarded to cats that achieve 3 Best in Show (BIS) awards while in classes 11 and 12, i.e., kittens aged 4 to 12 months.
DISTINGUISHED SHOW MERIT (DSM)
Awarded to cats that achieve 10 BIS awards in their adult phase, within a minimum period of 2 years.
DISTINGUISHED VARIETY MERIT (DVM)
Awarded to cats that achieve 10 Best in Variety (BIV) awards within a minimum period of 2 years.
DISTINGUISHED MERIT (DM)
Awarded to cats that have 5 kittens with IC/IP titles or higher.
NATIONAL WINNER (NW)
Awarded to the highest-scoring cats in the FFB national ranking, according to the rules of this federation.
WORLD WINNER (WW)
Awarded to cats that win Best in Show at the FIFe World Winner Cat Show, held annually.
AMERICAN WINNER (AW)
Awarded to cats that win Best in Show at the FIFe American Winner Cat Show, held annually in the Americas.
BALTIC WINNER (BW)
Awarded to cats that win Best in Show at the FIFe Baltic Winner Cat Show, held annually in the Baltic region.
MEDITERRANEAN WINNER (MW)
Awarded to cats that win Best in Show at the FIFe Mediterranean Championship (Mediterranen Winner Cat Show), held annually in European countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
NORTH SEA WINNER (NSW)
Awarded to cats that win Best in Show at the FIFe Baltic Championship (North Sea Winner Cat Show), held annually in some countries bordering the North Sea.
SCANDINAVIAN WINNER (SW)
Awarded to cats that win Best in Show at the FIFe Scandinavian Championship (Scandinavian Winner Cat Show), held annually in Scandinavia. Important: For each win, the exhibitor must register the title with their club so that it can be added to the pedigree system and a certificate issued. See here how this registration should be done.
SUMMARY OF TITLES
