WCF ACTUAL
2025-12-30
Changes Show Rules, effective from 01.01.2026
The exhibition rules have been revised again.
We ask all clubs to inform themselves about the changes.
The Board
2025-12-25
Activities of judges and student judges in independent associations from 01.01.2026
There was a lot of discussion about the announced decision of the board because of the restriction of shows at independent associations for the activities of judges and student judges.
After consultation with our lawyer, it is permissible for the board to limit participation in exhibitions to two external (free associations) participations per year.
The restriction to two external participations does not constitute an impermissible restriction of the freedom of occupation as a judge, as it is based on voluntary membership and association self-commitment.
If a WCF judge performs more than 2 external assignments per year without the approval of the chairman of the Judges’ Commission, this can lead to a Disciplinary procedure.
All organizations that are members of the WCC are not affected. So it is still allowed to judge at TICA, FiFe, CFA, etc. without permission.
The Board
2025-12-22
General Assembly 2026
Dear Members,
The next General Assembly will take place from August 21 to 23, 2026.
Please remember that the proposals to amend the statutes must be received by the WCF office by December 31, 2025.
If you wish to make proposals to the commissions you can submit them now.
Anneliese Hackmann
WCF President
2025-12-22
Newsletter No. 57
Dear members, dear judges,
our newsletter No. 57 was sent out on 22 December 2025.
If you have not received it, please contact the WCF office.
Anneliese Hackmann
WCF President
2025-12-22
Christmas Holidays WCF office
Dear members!
The WCF e.V. office is only temporarily staffed from 24.12.2025 – 04.01.2026, but no cattery applications
and no permissions will be issued during this time.
From 05.01.2026, all mails will be answered.
We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year 2026.
Thank you for all the wonderful shows you have organized and to all the judges who judged the cats with so much expertise and heart.
Let us continue to act peacefully and together, hand in hand, with a lot of warmth and mutual appreciation.
Together we will make our WCF e.V. stronger – thank you for your commitment and warmth.
The Board
2025-12-16
Changes to WCF BEST CAT rules from January 01, 2026
As of January 1st, 2026, the Board, together with the Best Cat support team, have rewritten the rules.
The title points in the traditional judging and the points for the participation in the WCF rings have been changed,
furthermore there are changes (Jubilee Shows) and deletions (e.g. island shows) in the bonus points.
From January 1st, 2026 you will find the new valid conditions of participation and
the new point system on the Best Cat and WCF websites.
The Board
2025-12-02
Dear members,
in November 2024, Royal Canin took a significant step forward in advocating for the health and welfare of pets by forming the Choose Health coalition. This initiative brings together a select group of organizations, including the World Cat Congress (WCC), the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), FOUR PAWS, the ICECDogs (International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs), the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
These key organizations are already actively engaged in addressing critical issues related to low welfare pet production practices and extreme conformation. Through the Choose Health coalition, we aim to leverage the collective knowledge, experience, and activities of our members to create a cohesive program that drives meaningful change for pet health and welfare, as well as the related ecosystem.
By working together, we believe we can make a substantial impact on the future of pet health and create an environment where every cat and dog can thrive.
This is the link Choose Health for Pets – Pet Health Advocate | Royal Canin UK
The Board
2025-11-14
Updated Judges Rules from November 15, 2025
For student judges the articles B and C received additions, in article F – Examination regulations for WCF Judges,
point 11 has been changed.
The updated rules are effective from November 15, 2025.
Please take note of this.
The Board
2025-10-22
Obituary Mrs. Tamara Gulyanskaya
With deep sorrow, we announce that Tamara Vladimirovna Gulyanskaya passed away on 16 October 2025 at the age of almost 85.
She was the former president of the Moscow WCF Club Cat Info and a long-time WCF judge.
Tamara Vladimirovna was a kind and warm-hearted person, open and generous to everyone around her. She devoted many years of her life to the work she loved – felinology. As an experienced professional and true cat expert, she united breeders and enthusiasts in her club, helping people and animals, sharing her knowledge, and supporting those taking their first steps on this path.
Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her, work beside her, and learn from her.
In honorable memory
The Board
2025-09-05
Happy 90th Birthday to our President Mrs. Anneliese Hackmann !
May health, joy, and many fulfilling moments continue to accompany your path.
Your visionary leadership and tireless commitment to cat love have shaped
and inspired the World Cat Federation e.V.
Under your guidance, a community of enthusiasts and professionals has formed
that supports each other and moves great things forward together.
We thank you for your courage, warmth, and enduring passion.
May the coming years bring you continued satisfaction, new impulses,
and plenty of time to be with your loved ones.
Celebrate this special day in the circle of family, friends, and colleagues and savor every moment of this jubilee!
Treasurer Cornelia Hungerecker
On behalf of the entire cat world !
2025-09-04
Obituary Mr. Krzysztof Wycichowski
It is with great shock to hear of the death of Mr. Krzysztof Wycichowski,
who left us suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of only 54, far too early.
It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to the president of our WCF club SHK
and highly respected WCF judge.
His sudden death leaves a deep void – both personally and professionally.
We have lost a sincere friend, a devoted colleague, and a charismatic personality
who will be greatly missed by all of us.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and all those close to him.
The Board
2025-08-09
Supplement to the show rules from August 15, 2025
The Show Commission has investigated the participation of WCH/WPR in WCF shows and noticed
that some cats were not eligible to participate in the Honour Class.
To prevent this, the Board has decided that exhibitors must provide the organizing club with proof of the cat’s WCH/WPR title.
The exact wording can be found in the Show Rules under D.13 – Titles and Certificates –
This new rule is valid from August 15, 2025.
The Board
2025-08-09
Updated Judges Rules from August 15, 2025
In Part G – Additional Qualifications for Judges -point 1 was supplemented-
If a trained judge applies for an additional hair category, he has to work as a student judge at international exhibitions before he can take a further examination. Between the examinations in the hair categories LH – SLH, on the one hand, and SH – SIA/ORI, on the other hand, a waiting period of at least 24 months is required.
NEW:
In addition, evidence of judging experience on at least four show weekends or eight one-day shows must be provided.
The updated rule is valid from August 15, 2025.
The Board
2025-07-22
Obituary Mrs. Marie-Claude Lemaigre
With deep sadness we had to hear of the death of Marie-Claude Lemaigre,
the former president of the WCF club OFB.
She passed away on July 20 at the age of just 71.
With her the WCF loses a great judge, who worked for the cats and the WCF
with a lot of warmth and passion.
Our condolences go to her family and friends.
The Board
2025-07-01
Changes to Jubilee Shows from January 1, 2026
Each WCF club can request two Jubilee days per year..
A detailed explanation can be found in Newsletter No. 55 or contact the WCF office.
The Board
2025-07-01
Newsletter No. 55
Dear members, dear judges,
our newsletter No. 55 was sent out on 30 June 2025.
If you have not received it, please contact the WCF office.
Anneliese Hackmann
WCF President
2025-06-25
Obituary Mrs. Marion Meister
With great dismay and deep sorrow we say good bye to an extraordinary woman.
Marion Meister, who, after a long and serious illness, lost the battle at the age
of 61 – though she never gave up.
With tireless dedication, great expertise, and a heart full of love for all cats,
she left a lasting mark on the cat world.
As a valued judge, she was recognized far beyond the borders of Germany.
She was not only a integral part of the WCF club Deutsche Edelkatze e.V.
but also a strong and reliable voice within the World Cat Federation e.V. – organizations to which she contributed decisive impulses with her competence, passion and experience.
Her work, her commitment, and her unwavering faith in the good
will be greatly missed.
She was a pioneer, a supporter, and a friend.
Her mark will remain forever – in the clubs, in the hearts of those who worked with her, and in the world of cats for which she lived.
Our thoughts are with her family, her friends, and all who miss her.
In silent remembrance
Anneliese Hackmann and the entire WCF team
2025-06-23
Actualized Show Rules
The updated show rules, valid from June 1, 2025, are now published on our website.
We ask all clubs to inform themselves about the changes.
The Board
2025-04-01
Obituary Mrs. Tatiana Vasilyevna Tereshina
With deep sadness we have to inform you that Mrs. Tatiana Vasilyevna Tereshina,
president of the Moscow club Korgorushi, WCF judge and wonderful person
passed away on 28 March 2025 at the age of 76.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends.
The Board
2025-02-28
Server maintenance pedigree-server today between 00 and 01 a.m. (German time)
Tonight between 00 and 01 a.m. (German time) maintenance work will be carried out
on the pedigree server on which the pedigree program runs.
Several required updates will be carried out.
During this time, the server may be unavailable!
We ask for your understanding.
If errors occur after the end of the maintenance, please report them to support@wcf.de.
WCF Website Admin
2025-01-19
Obituary Mrs. Laszlone Maria Beckmann
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Laszlone Maria Beckmann,
President of the PMCE Club in Hungary.
She left us far too early and unexpectedly.
Our condolences go out to her family and friends
The Board