The Australian Cat Federation (ACF)

 
Scale of Points Points
Total 100
Type including: Shape, size and bone structure, tail and length of tail, height and thickness of legs. 20
Head including: General head shape, shape and set of eyes, size of eyes, ear shape and set, nose length and width, stop, jaw, forehead, teeth. 30
Eye Colour 15
Coat including: Colour, texture, quality, length, tabby markings, points, even patching, tipping, etc 30
Condition: Grooming and preparation, presentation 5


General The following description and 50 points from the Scale of Points are valid for all varieties of Persians. The remaining 50 points are divided between the colour/pattern of the coat, eye colour and condition, according to each variety.
Head Round and massive with great breadth of skull; well balanced. Full cheeks, round forehead. Short, broad nose with stop centred between the eyes - nose leather broad, with open nasal apertures. Small, round-tipped ears, set wide apart and low on the head, with full ear furnishings (tufts). Strong chin. Broad and powerful jaws. Short, thick neck. Large, full, round eyes; brilliant and set wide apart. Sweet, open expression.
Body Cobby, low on the legs; broad chest; massive shoulders and rump; well muscled. Large or medium in size. Short, thick, strong legs. Large, round, firm paws with tufts between the toes for preference. Tail short and bushy but in proportion to body length, not ending in a point.
Coat Long and thick; fine, silky texture (not woolly). Extra full frill covering shoulders and chest.
Condition Well groomed and prepared.


Faults Lack of smooth rounding to skull; pinched nostrils.
Withhold Challenge Severe skeletal depression or protrusion of skull.


Association info
1972
The inaugural meeting (sponsored by Uncle Ben's) was held in Melbourne on October 21st, 1972. Chair: Mrs J E White; present were: Co-ordinator, Dr M Tait (GCCFV), delegates from Qld Mrs M Dougan (Cat Fanciers Assn & Independent clubs), Mr R Shead (Feline Council of Qld), Mrs M Haas (Gov Council of Qld); from Vic: Mr D J C Chandler (GCCFV), Mr V Bumak (DCCV); Miss M Horne (GCCFSA), Mr K Dobbie (CCCT), Mrs D Oaten (CANT), Mrs B T Sparkes (Murray Valley Cat Authority) and Mr H Klopper (FCCWA). Among observers present were Mrs Mary Hinchcliffe (FCCV), Mrs M Oliver and representatives of Uncle Ben's Aust P/L (Whiskas).

The question of eligibility for affiliation was raised, and it was determined not to exclude the few organisations not represented that day, but that there was sufficient national representation present to go ahead with the formation of a steering committee. The councils not present were to be kept abreast of developments, and should they wish in the future to become involved, they could be co-opted onto this committee.

The steering committee was to produce a draft constitution for presentation to the next meeting, and it was suggested that the first National should be held in SA, because of its central location. Miss Horne accepted the proposition. The constitution of the Australian National Cat Federation (ANCF) was accepted in March, 1973.

1973
That inaugural ANCF show was staged in Adelaide, on August 5th, 1973, and guest international judges were the FIFe secretary, Brita Kastengren-Remborg, and Mrs. E. Chan from New Zealand.

This very first "Whiskas International" show had almost 700 exhibits from all states and New Zealand, and a public of 3500 attended.

At the 1973 AGM, Harold Klopper (WA) was elected President, and it was resolved that ANCF "make application for reciprocal affiliation with FIFe providing restrictive clauses are not placed on such affiliation.". It was also decided at this meeting to produce a bi-monthly "National Cat" magazine. In one form or another, this publication was produced until 1977.
Link: http://www.acf.asn.au/