Dominant Blue Eyes (DBE) is a captivating trait becoming popular, especially in Maine Coons, characterised by striking blue eyes in cats that do not carry the traditional blue-eyed gene. While undeniably beautiful, DBE in this breed has become increasingly prevalent… Read More »Dominant Blue Eyes: A Call for Responsible Breeding
The Board of FIFe was informed by two members of the Commission for Public Relations (PRC), Mrs. Adéla Justová (CZ) and Mrs. Anžela Fomičeva (LV), that they decided to resign as from 27th February 2025. We thank Mrs. Justová and… Read More »Resignation of two Commission members
The Board of FIFe was informed by one of our two Controllers, Mrs. Marie-France Pohl (LU), that she decided to resign retroactively as from 31st December 2024. Mrs. Pohl indicated she would finish the control of the accounts and balance… Read More »Resignation of a Controller
The General Assembly 2025 will be held on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th of May 2025. The venue is: Pannonia Tower Hotel Parndorf in Parndorf, Austria. More information can be found in the section Events, where you can also download… Read More »General Assembly 2025 – Venue & Programme
Congratulations! Mrs. Belina Muicey (AR) passed the judges exam in category 1 at the show in Beuvry (FR) on the 22nd February 2025 and is as from that date appointed an International Judge for category 1. Mr. Robert Nowak (PL)… Read More »New Judges
The Board of FIFe feels very sad after receiving the resignation of the International Category 1 & 2 Judge Mrs. Linda Riekstina (LV). We will remember Linda as a respected judge, but also as a very active Board member of… Read More »Resignation of a FIFe Judge
The Persian, with its captivating beauty and gentle demeanor, has long held a cherished place in the hearts of cat enthusiasts worldwide. As one of the oldest and most recognisable breeds, its history within FIFe is deeply intertwined with the… Read More »Facing the Challenges: Safeguarding the Persian and Exotic Breeds
FIFe is pleased to announce the launch of its new Health and Welfare page on the official website. This resource provides breeders, exhibitors and enthusiasts with reliable information on feline health and welfare. The page addresses key topics, debunks common… Read More »Launch of a dedicated Health & Welfare page
The Judges Seminar in connection with the General Assembly will be organised in Parndorf, Austria, on Saturday 31st May 2025. The programme of the seminar can be found in the section Events. Judges and Student Judges wishing to attend the… Read More »Judges Seminar in Parndorf (AT) – 31.05.2025
The minutes of the Board Meeting held on 14th-15th January 2025 can be found in the section Minutes.
The Judges & Standards Commission and the Health & Welfare Commission organise a webinar on Responsible Judging, with focus on Exotics and Persians, on Wednesday 26th March 2025. The participation is highly recommended for Category 1 FIFe Judges and Student… Read More »Webinar: Responsible Judging – 26.03.2025
At the request of our Brazilian FIFe Member Federação Felina Brasileira (FFB), the Board of FIFe decided to bestow the title Honorary Judge to Mr. José Clovis do Prado Jr. (BR) for his promotion of FIFe and the Brazilian cat… Read More »New Honorary Judge: Mr. José Clovis do Prado Jr.
