As from 01.07.2026, Corin varieties are fully recognised in the breeds British Longhair/Shorthair (BLH/BSH), Neva Masquerade (NEM) and Siberian (SIB).
Important links to information valid as from this date:
- General Part of the Standards – Corin
- Standard British Longhair/Shorthair
- Standard Siberian/Neva Masquerade
- Breeding & Registration Rules (see § 5.1.2.4 – CORIN modifier)
- EMS System – User Manual.
The above Standards include the table of recognised Corin varieties within the breeds.
Corin cats in colour groups at shows
As from 01.07.2026, the colour groups specifically created for Corin NEM/SIB during the preliminary recognition phase will cease to exist. All varieties in NEM group 7 are moved to the applicable existing NEM group 3, 4, 5 or 6. All varieties in SIB group 10 are moved to the applicable existing SIB group 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.
All certificates awarded in NEM group 7 or SIB group 10 before 01.07.2026 shall be considered obtained in the applicable colour group 3, 4, etc. per that date.
Titles and Best in Show
All preliminary titles (PCH, PIC, etc.) become final (CH, IC, etc.). Show classes 1 – 6 are now open for entry to Corin cats in the relevant variety (for BLH/BSH) or colour group (for NEM/SIB). They can now also be nominated for Best in Show and become Best in Show.
Health Assessment
The Health & Welfare Commission published an article on the health assessment of corin varieties.
You can find this article on the Health page.
Previous publications (during the preliminary recognition phase of Corin)
Download the CORIN British Longhair/Shorthair flyer
Download the CORIN Siberian/Neva Masquerade flyer
Remark
Corin will remain a non-recognised (“x”) variety in Kurilean Bobtail Longhair/Shorthair (KBL/KBS).