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2024-11-08

WCF Best Cat

For security reasons, the website wcf-bestcat.de has been temporarily blocked and can only be accessed by entering a password.
The clubs that currently need to have access to the website have been provided with the relevant access data.
If clubs with a legitimate interest have not yet received access data, please send a message to support@wcf.de.
As soon as the website is publicly accessible again, we will report back.
We thank you for your understanding.

WCF Website Admin

2024-11-05

Number of WCF Fun Shows and BIS Shows

The Board has decided that the number of fun shows and additional BIS shows will be fixed in principle.
This is based on experience at a very large show.

WCF Fun shows – only 3 per day
BIS shows – only 2 additional shows per day

Valid from 01.11.2024 when applying for a license.

The Board

2024-10-28

Server maintenance pedigree-server today between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. (German time)

This evening between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. (German time) maintenance work will be carried out
on the pedigree server on which the pedigree program runs.

As a result, the pedigree program will not be accessible during this time!

If errors occur after the end of the maintenance, please report them to support@wcf.de.

WCF Website Admin

2024-10-25

Updating of breed standards

The following standards have been updated: BEN and CAM


Judges- and Pedigree Registration Commission

2024-10-10

Change of show rules, E.3.2 -Division of a WCF ring- from 01.11.2024

E.3.2– Division of Rings based on the number of participants

There are two options for dividing the rings:
E.3.2.1
If the number of participants is less than 39 (inclusive), the Ring may not be split.

If the number of participants is more than 39, the Ring may be split into two part-rings,
but not less than 4 participants must be present in the second part-ring.
In case of a split the best cats are ranked according to article E.3.1.
Winners are only the first-placed cats from each partial ring.

The division of a ring is optional and at the discretion of the organizer.

or:
E.3.2.2

For WCF Rings with 100 or more cats, the Ring may be divided into multiple categories,
each with at least 50 cats, judged by separate judges (the maximum number of cats per judge is defined by D.2.5)

Each judge selects 5 to 10 cats from their categories, as directed by the show organizer, to ensure
the final number of cats is manageable.
All participating judges then rank the best 10 cats from the pool of selected cats in cooperation (see E.8).

This division is also optional and at the discretion of the organizing club.


The Board

2024-10-09

Obituary Mr. Donald Heyninck

It was with great regret that we heard of the death of Donald Heyninck at the age of 72.

The WCF loses an excellent guest judge and great human being.

Our condolences go out to his family and his friends


The Board

2024-10-08

Obituary Mrs. Dr. Phillipa Mary Holmes

We are deeply saddened

With deep sadness we have heard of the sudden death of Mrs Phillipa Mary Holmes,
who passed away at the age of only 63.
The WCF loses an excellent judge and a great and kind woman.
We will remember her with honour.

Our condolences go out to her family and friends

The Board

2024-10-03

Obituary Mr. Waris Prachumwach

Every word too much and yet too little

We are all stunned that Waris Prachumwach, secretary of the club ATC Thailand and
supervisor for the WCF, was suddenly torn from our lives at the age of 30.
His kind nature, his great willingness to help the cats and his sense of humour
will be greatly missed.

Our condolences to his family and his friends

The Board

2024-08-19

Dear Mrs. Ljudmila Alekseevna Makarova,

Please accept our best wishes and congratulations on your 90th Jubilee!

Wishing you health, love, wealth, happiness and simply everything your heart desires.

Happy Birthday!


The Board

2024-08-08

Updating the breed standards

The following standards have been updated: BEN and CRX

Judges- and Pedigree Registration Commission

2024-07-17

Agenda GA 2024

Dear presidents! Dear board members! Dear members of the commissions!

The agenda for our General Assembly 2024 is now available for you in the member area.

Anneliese Hackmann
President WCF e.V.

2024-07-11

Obituary Mrs. Molly Oliver-Sasson

It was with great regret that we heard of the death of Mrs. Molly Oliver-Sasson.

Mrs. Molly Oliver-Sasson was over 100 years old and was formerly
the Secretary General of the WCF and AB judge for a long time.

We thank her for her many years of loyalty and support, we will keep her
in honourable memory.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Anneliese Hackmann and the WCF-Board

2024-07-01

Newsletter No. 50

Dear members, dear judges,

our newsletter no. 50 was sent out on 28 June 2024.
If you have not received it, please contact the WCF office.

Anneliese Hackmann
President WCF

2024-07-01

Change Best in Show Honour class from 01.07.2024

NEW: D.10.11 – Best In Show Adult Honour Class
First, the best male and the best female Adult Honour Class are chosen. After that, both compete against each other. The winner will receive the title of “Best in Show Adult Honour Class” and the other cat will receive the title of “Best in Show opposite Sex Adult Honour Class”. The winner remains on stage for the Best of Best Adult Honour Class.

NEW: D.10.11.1 – Best In Show Adult
First, the best male and the best female adult cat are chosen. After that, both compete against each other. The winner will receive the title of “Best in Show Adult” and the other cat will receive the title of “Best in Show opposite Sex Adult”. The winner remains on stage for the Best of Best Adult.

NEW: D.10.13 – Best In Show Adult Neuter Honour Class
First, the best male adult neuter and the best female adult neuter are chosen. After that, both compete against each other. The winner will receive the title of “Best in Show Adult Neuter Honour Class” and the other cat will receive the title of “Best in Show opposite Sex Adult Neuter Honour Class”. The winner remains on stage for the Best of Best Adult Neuter Honour Class.

NEW: D.10.13.1 – Best In Show Adult Neuter
First, the best male adult neuter and the best female adult neuter are chosen. After that, both compete against each other. The winner will receive the title of “Best in Show Adult Neuter” and the other cat will receive the title of “Best in Show opposite Sex Adult Neuter”. The winner remains on stage for the Best of Best Neuter Adult.

The Board

2024-06-29

Pedigree Program

The WCF acquired the pedigree program that Mr. Phucharoenyos developed a few years ago for the WCF Best Cat site and
it will be accessible again in a timely manner.
You will find this function in your club profile on the WCF Best Cat site in the usual place.
Each club has the opportunity to create its own pedigree.
Trainee clubs are excluded from this, as the pedigrees are created by the mentor.
The pedigrees will all look the same. Each pedigree receives its own QR code, and has the same function as the hologram sticker,
which you can order from the WCF.
As club, you are free to decide whether to continue using the sticker or opt for the electronic QR code.
Since the shipping of the hologram stickers on postal route often takes a long time, especially to Asia and Russia,
we see a good and fast alternative here.
Each pedigree including QR code will cost 3 euros, as well as the sticker will cost 3 euros.
An appropriate electronic payment system will be set up for payment.
For further questions and questions about processing, please feel free to contact the WCF office.

The Board

2024-06-29

New judges’ contract

Every judge must sign the new judge contract when renewing the judge’s permission from 01.07.2024.

This will be sent to you when you send the renewal form and you must then return it signed.

If you do not sign the contract, you will not receive another extension.

The Board

2024-06-29

WCF Online shop

From July 1st, our online shop will be available in the member area for the purchase of license numbers.
Please note that only normal C and D numbers can be purchased there.
Payment is only possible via PayPal.

The Board

2024-05-30

Newsletter No. 49

Dear members, dear judges,

our newsletter No. 49 was sent on May, 22nd.
If you have not received it, please contact the WCF office.

Anneliese Hackmann
President WCF

2024-05-21

Company holidays WCF office

Due to the absence of the board and some employees the office will be closed by
June 3rd – June 14th, 2024 will only be occupied temporarily.
Therefore, there will be delays in answering emails or processing kennel applications, permits, etc.

The Board

2024-05-16

General Assembly 2024, invitation and forms

Dear members,

the invitation and all necessary forms are now available in our password-protected member area.

Anneliese Hackmann
President WCF e.V.

2024-05-02

Definition and description of Jubilee Shows of WCF clubs

Explication:
Each club can apply to the WCF President two jubilee shows per year with different events.
Notice:
Any changes or additions (change of location, list of judges, etc.) must be confirmed by the WCF President.

One jubilee ring can be held per day of the jubilee show. All cats competing in show classes 1 to 16a and 21 can participate in this ring, regardless of breed, colour, class and sex.
The Jubilee ring can be divided as follows if more than a total of 40 cats participate, provided that at least 4 cats are present in a partial ring.

  1. One ring for adult cats

  2. One ring for neuters

  3. One ring for juniors 6-10 months / kittens 3-6 months

The 1st and 2nd place in the jubilee ring is considered a qualification for participation in the Master ring.
An official title is not awarded in the jubilee rings.

The Jubilee license fee is 75 EURO per day.

The WCF Best Cat rating points count double for these event.

The Board

2024-04-18

Information

Our forms (applications, confirmations, etc.) are regularly updated.
Please always use the latest versions that are available in the download area.

The Board

2024-03-21

Updating the breed standards

The standards are regularly revised and updated on the website.
Please check from time to time whether they have been changed.

The following standards have currently been updated: BRI/BLH and SFS/SFL.

Judges- and Pedigree Registration Commission

2024-01-29

Restrictions for Russia

The restrictions for Russia must remain in place, as the war has not yet ended and it is not possible to enter Russia.
World shows can be reserved again for the coming years.
These will only be officially authorized once the war and the associated restrictions have been lifted.

The Board

2024-01-29

Best in Shows and WCF Fun Shows

With the number of special shows listed in the licences, we have noticed that the volume has now increased so much
(sometimes up to 15 fun shows with double judgement with only three judges !), that there is hardly any time left for judging.

In order to guarantee the time frame of the show duration (end of the show should be at 8 pm at the latest), the following criteria
must be observed from 01.02.2024 for online license applications:

  1. on show days with double judging and/or WCF special rings (Jubilee, Master) there is only one Fun Show per judge

  2. two fun shows per judge on show days without double judgement and special rings.

The same applies to the additional BIS for special breeds, please do not exceed a total of six BIS per day,
especially here the additional time required is always somewhat higher.

The Board

2024-01-29

Increased points WCF Best Cat

In 2024, the WCC Congress will once again be organized by the WCF.
This event is something very special. We want to express that.

For this reason, we approved triple points for the WCF Best Cat at the associated World Exhibition in Thailand.

For this year’s Cat Olimpia, the highest competition of the WCF, the number of points has been adjusted (only for the year 2024).
All exhibitors who participate with their cats in this competition will receive quadruple points.

This is an exception to emphasise that the WCF competition is and remains something quite outstanding

The Board