The Cat Fanciers' Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1906. The first cat shows licensed by CFA were held during 1906 - one in Buffalo and one in Detroit. The first Annual Meeting was held in 1907 at Madison Square Garden.

Over the years, CFA has registered over a million pedigreed cats. The association has over 600 member clubs and annually licenses approximately 400 cat shows world-wide.

Today, CFA is planning a move of its central office from Manasquan, NJ to Alliance, OH, where it will begin operations in August of 2011. More ...

Over the development years of a pedigreed cat, various natural and planned genetic combinations have provided the evolution of the breeds we recognize today.  Some are naturally occuring breeds and others are man-made.

Breeders often choose to work with a single breed and devote their love and attention to the development of that breed. Their aim is to preserve, protect, maintain and improve their chosen breed.   All of our breeds of domesticated cats would indeed become extinct were it not for the continuing interest of breeder/fanciers and the public

CatsCenterstage is for all of us who value cats. Everyone participating in this like-minded community of cat admirers is helping to shape its form. The website is designed as a platform for sharing the unique characteristics of these creatures we love as wonderful companions.  Read more ...

 We invite you to browse through our online catalog! Among the items we carry are a wide variety of books about cats and feline health, plus an assortment of cat carriers, pamphlets and brochures as well as our popular CFA Yearbook.

Breeders and Exhibitors will find numerous options to purchase pedigrees, reports and subscription services that will be of interest to them.