Snowshoes are recognised by TICA and FIFE.
They are only at preliminary level with GCCF and to get to the next stage for recognision
We need your help!

As part of the standard we require the following to progress:

Registered Breeders
At least 20 GCCF registered prefix breeders (held for at least 3 years)We need to show we are actively working with the breed maintaining standards, health, temperment with as little inbreeding as possible, if you are interested in breeding Snowshoes please email cats@snowshoecatclub.com or contact breeders direct. All responsible breeders welcome and will be offered support by our current members.
Also see breeeding page.

Expand Gene Pool
Healthy breeding guidlines found Here : GCCF Healthy Breeding Policy
The GCCF suggest that inbreeding should not exceed 17% over 5 generations. Calculations can be figured out using tenset breeders assistant software or contact GCCF. To expand the gene pool it is advised to outcross to related breeds to bring in new blood. Such as crossing back to bicolour BSH, Bicolour ragdoll or Siamese cats.

Showing Your Snowshoe
Showing your Snowshoe will not only promote the breed, but will help aid progression. please send your GCCF results to: Breed Recorder Christine Trevena to be collated and submitted to GCCF. (also see show page)

Importing & Exporting Cats
If you are able to import a cat whos lines are not the same in the uk. Then this will also expand our gene pool and will be welcomed by our current members. Exporting show and breeding cats to good international homes will encourage new lines internationally and ultimately expand our gene pool further.

Where are we now
We are currently applying for provisional level. We will need as many members of our club showing their cats to gain intermediate certificates.