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Translation glossary: Cat Fanciers Glossary

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pointsUnits of achievement awarded to a cat in a show that are accumulated towards a towards a title, a regional award, or a national award. Each associati 
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prefixThe cattery name at the beginning of the cat\'s name, indicating the breeder\'s cattery. For example, in the name \"CH Sheenah\'s Ashley of Ashmanor, 
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premiershipThe premiership class at a North American show is open to altered adult cats that are purebred and registered and meet the standard for their breed. 
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prepotentA cat who has such a strong genetic influence on its offspring that the offspring consistently resemble the parent. Most prepotent cats are linebred 
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purebredA cat whose ancestors are all of the same breed, or whose ancestry includes crossbreeding that is allowed in the breed standard. For example, a pureb 
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pyometraAn illness of female cats in which the uterus becomes infected and filled with pus. It is most common in cats who have gone through several heats wit 
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queenA whole female cat. 
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redThe color also known as \"orange,\" \"ginger,\" or \"marmalade.\" 
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regionA geographic area that makes up some of the territory of an association. Each region typically has its own regional director, awards its own year-end 
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regional awardAn award given to cats that earn enough points during a show year to be ranked among the highest scoring cats in the region for that year. Some assoc 
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registered catA cat whose ancestry is documented and recorded with a cat registering association. 
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registered nameThe official name of a registered cat. This name is often quite long, and may include one or more titles and cattery names. 
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ringAn area at a show where one judge examines cats and awards prizes. A show may have several simultaneous rings. 
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semi-longhairA longhair that does not have an extremely long coat. For example, the Maine Coon is considered a semi-longhair, but the Persian is not. 
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shorthairA cat with a relatively short coat. The coat may be very close-lying and sleek, or it may be thick and plush. 
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showAn exhibition of cats, during which the cats are evaluated by licensed judges and awarded prizes for their conformance to breed standards. 
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show catA cat that is exhibited in show. 
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show qualityA cat that meets its breed standard closely enough to be competitive in show. 
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show year or show seasonThe year long period during which show cats accumulate points for regional, national, and international awards. In North America, the show year tradi 
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sireThe male parent. 
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spayTo surgically remove the reproductive organs of the female cat. A \"spay\" is a spayed female cat. 
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specialtyA \"specialty ring\" is a ring where the breeds are separated into categories such as \"longhair\" and \"shorthair\" for the purposes of judging and 
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speuterAn agglomeration of spay and neuter. Another word for alter. 
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sprayThe behavior, commonly seen in the tom cat, of urinating everywhere (typically on the walls, floor, etc) to establish territory. 
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standardA breed standard. 
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stud catA whole male cat that is part of a breeding program. 
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suffixThe cattery name at the end of the cat\'s name, if any, indicating the cattery in which the cat resides. Usually preceded by \"of.\" In the name \"CH 
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titleAn award earned by a cat that may be added to the cat\'s name according to the rules of a cat registering association. Depending on the particular ti 
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tomA whole male cat. 
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van or van patternA color pattern which restricts color to the head and the tail, leaving the body and most of the extremities white. Most standards for this pattern a 
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wholeNot neutered or spayed. 
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