Article III - Definitions
Section 1 - Breed
Breed is defined as a population of cats which have certain physical characteristics in common. These characteristics are outlined in the written breed profile for each breed.
Section 2 - Breed Group
Breed Group is defined as two or more breeds which have certain traits in common but have one or more differing characteristics. Recessive genetic traits such as color or pattern which may be produced by breeding two breeds withing the group together must be recognized by at least one breed within the breed group. Dominant genetic traits which are easily recognizable may be allowed by one or more breeds within the breed group.
Section 3 - Stud Book Cat
A Stud Book Cat is defined as a cat whose sire and dam appear in the stud book registry of REFR or of another registry. A stud book cat may have one parent in the stud book registry of REFR and one parent in the foundation book registry of REFR.
Section 4 - Foundation Book Cat
A Foundation Book Cat is defined as:
A. a cat which has one parent in the stud book registry of REFR or another registry and one parent who is unregistered or of a breed not allowed for stud book crosses. B. A cat which has one parent in the foundation book registry of REFR or another registry and one parent who is unregistered or of a breed not allowed for stud book crosses.Section 5 - Breeder
Breeder is defined as the owner or lesee of the dam at the time of breeding. Any lease agreement must be documented by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry in order for the lesee to be considered as the breeder.
Section 6 - REFR
REFR, as used in these rules, refers to the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry, and may otherwise be referred to as the Registry.
