Group 3 Breeds
There are many breeds in this group but it is known for breeds which are not extreme in features. Most are short coated.
Group 1
This is the Longhair Group and comprises such breeds as the well known Persian, The Exotic, the Birman, the Maine Coon, Norwegian, Ragdoll, Turkish Van and Siberian
Group 2
The most well known breed in this Group would be the ancient Siamese but there is also the Oriental, the Peterbald and the longhaired version of the Siamese, the Balinese
Group 3
Here we see one of Australia's most popular breeds, the Burmese and one of the most unusual, the Sphynx, a hairless breed.
Group 1
A wonderful Persian Van pattern with copper eyes and a Maine Coon girl, a breed native to the USA
Group 4
The Companion Cat group, for the non pedigree or unregistered household pets.
Serving the Cat Fancy since 1928 !
The setting up of the The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc. in 1928, the third in the world, was a progressive, forward-thinking move and we intend to continue in the same way. We are a happy group, who help each other in many ways, from setting up and pulling down shows, to sharing knowledge and experience.We have 4 affiliated clubs who run their own shows throughout the year, for more information about the clubs check out the Cat Clubs page.
ALL GCCFV SHOWS ARE OPEN AND CATS REGISTERED WITH ANY RECOGNISED CONTROL,
AFFILIATED WITH ACF or CCCA and ANCATS MEMBERS MAY ENTER OUR SHOWS.
****URGENT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS****
In accordance with ACF policy GCCFV will NOT accept any pedigrees from AICC or it's registered breeders.
MESSAGE FROM THE ACF - Regarding Social Media
Recently I have noticed several comments on social media regarding judges ethics and
one relating to opinions of other judges about this persons need for retraining after a break from judging.
At times we all get hurt from comments or actions of others.
This is best dealt with in person or through private email or messages, not a public rant on Facebook.
I have heard the argument that it is my page and I can post what I want.
Fair enough IF you hadn't signed the judges code of Ethics.
Social media has a huge audience across the globe.
It is by no means private and just because you delete a comment or thread be aware
that somewhere, someone has a screen shot of that angry moment.
Current News & Upcoming Events
PEDIGREE'S / PAPERWORK
With kitten season upon us now we just want to remind you to make sure you have all your paperwork up to date. Any Transfers / Leases or Registrations need to be completed prior to the birth of any kittens. This paperwork is your responsibility so please keep it updated
SHOW ETIQUETTE / PROCEDURES / RULES
There are a few show rules and procedures that have not been followed over the past few shows and this is just a reminder to all that they need to be followed. All these rules can be found in the GCCFV By-Laws.
1. SHOW CAGES - All cages must have a washable / water proof surround. Corflute is the preferred product. NO CALICO
2. ENTRY PRIOR TO VETTING - 11.19.5 - No equipment is to enter the show hall until cats have been vetted in.
3. ALLOWABLE ITEMS IN CAGES - 11.16.4 - Litter tray and water bowls may be left in the cage during judging.
4. CONCLUSION OF SHOW - 11.15.7, 11.15.8, 11.15.9 - No cat may be removed from show venue before the closing time of show, without prior permission from the Show Manager.
5. SPRAYS - 11.16.2 - NO aerosols or sprays of any description are to be used within the show venue.
6. TITLES/HONOURS/STATUS CHANGES - 11.12.1, 11.12.2 - All status changes must be done prior to the show and notified to the show Manager as per the date on the schedule.
To clarify the above - All honours forms need to be into the Secretary prior to the day of a show, with the status changes communicated by the date on the schedule to the returning office/show manager. There will be no status changes done at a show, unless it states on the schedule and a show is run over consecutive days. This is your responsibility to make sure your paperwork is correct and is completed correctly. If your cat is entered into the wrong class because of incorrect paperwork, it'll forfeit any challengers, cat of the year points or prizes won on the day. Once a cat has received the required number of challenges to go to the next title and all paperwork has been submitted, it must compete in its respective titled class and is no longer eligible to complete in any lower class.
7. VETTING
Reminder that vaccination cards are required to be shown for ALL exhibits at vetting.
Cats claws must be cut prior to vetting.
8. REMOVAL OF CATS
Removal of cats from cages without the owners permission is NOT PERMITTED. Owners must be asked and be present while their cat is out of the cage.
9. JUDGING - A reminder that Judges are not to be approached/addressed until they have finished their whole judging assignment, this includes any supreme judging they may have to do. Excemption to this is if the Judge askes a question of the owner.
CAGES FOR SALE
76L x 54W x 61H (Large) = $63.00
61L x 53W x 61H (Small) = $58.00
To order one or more please contact the Secretary.
Please read and download GCCFVs Social Media Policy
GCCFV SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
This will affect all members of GCCFV
Please read and download GCCFVs code of Practice
GCCFV CODE OF PRACTICE
Guidelines for the care and Management of breeding cats within the applicable Organisation.
These Guidelines apply to all GCCFV Members who have 9 or less fertile female cats.
For all the Government Legislations and Rulings that our breeders need to comply with please go to: www.vic.gov.au/pets/ and download the relevant links and information. Below are a couple of the important links:
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/domestic-animal-businesses/breeding-and-rearing-businesses/code-of-practice-for-the-operation-of-breeding-and-rearing-businesses-revision-1
http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/LTObject_Store/LTObjSt7.nsf/DDE300B846EED9C7CA257616000A3571/1CA2B9A2AFD8349ECA257A6800031762/$FILE/94-81aa056%20authorised.pdf
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/domestic-animal-businesses/breeding-and-rearing-businesses/regulations-for-cat-breeders
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/cats/legal-requirements-for-cat-owners/code-of-practice-for-the-private-keeping-of-cats
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-welfare/animal-welfare-legislation/prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-legislation
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/domestic-animal-businesses/breeding-and-rearing-businesses/code-of-practice-for-the-breeding-of-animals-with-heritable-defects-that-cause-disease
Find a Breeder
Our breeders are required to abide by the Code of Ethics of GCCFV as well as state legislation. Visit our page devoted to our breeders to find one in your area.
The statement of Purposes of GCCFV is:
i) To promote in every way and foster interest in the general welfare of all cats and kittens
ii) To promote responsible pet ownership
iii) To keep registers and stud books and provide for the registration of cats and breeders’ prefixes and other records
iv) To set standards and breeding guidelines for the breeding of pedigree cats
v) To make regulations for the day to day running of GCCFV vi To set By-Laws for the running of cat shows
vii) To run cat shows and make awards at cat shows
viii) To award titles to qualified cats
ix) To hold instruction classes for judges, stewards and others
x) To appoint judges, stewards and others as required
xi) To accept affiliation from clubs
xii) To become a member or affiliate of other bodies
xiii) To accept membership from interested persons
xiv) To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire real estate and to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of it.
xv) To hold money in accounts in banks or other financial instutions or to hold shares or securities of any kind
xvi) To act as a trustee
xvii) To carry out any other activities deemed beneficial to cats
Visit a Show!
GCCFV affiliate Clubs hold show regularly throughout the year.
Why not take an afternoon to meet the breeders and watch the cats and kittens being judged.
For more information, go to our calendar page.
ORIVET / ANIMAL DNA
Feline Genetic Disease Screen is only $85 and screens for ALL relevant diseases from the one sample.
(PKD, HCM, SMA, Familial Episodic Hypokalamic Polymyopathy, GM2, Mucopolysaccharodosis, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Niemann Pick Disease)
Single test price has changed to $45
Some Kits are available from the GCCFV Secretary.
BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS THAT LOOK AFTER US BY DONATING TO GCCFV SHOWS AND THEIR AFFLIATED CLUBS
