TICA truly is an international organization. Our organization has members and clubs in Latin America, North America, Asia, Europe and Africa and continues to grow all around the world.

TICA recognizes fifty-five breeds of cats for championship competition - from the regal Siamese, exotic Bengal and exquisite Persian, to newer breeds including the Savannah, Kurilian Bobtail and Thai.

TICA also is the world's largest registry of household pet cats and kittens. Household pet cats and kittens adopted from shelters or rescued off the street, compete for titles and international and regional awards, just like pedigreed cats.

TICA feels that cat shows should be fun for exhibitors and spectators alike. Our motto is "Fabulous felines...fun...friendships". To learn what this means, explore our website or visit a local TICA cat show. You will find TICA filled with cat lovers just like you. We come from all professions. We are women, men, and kids. We are cat breeders and animal rescuers. We are tireless champions for the welfare of cats. We may speak different languages and enjoy different customs. But we have one thing in common - we love cats!

Enjoy cats...make friends...and have fun!

Wherever you are, you're in TICA's world!

The Oriental Shorthairs is a member of the Siamese breed group. Lively, intelligent, sociable cats that love to play and typically will have their favorite toys. Talkative, high jumpers they often rule the roost over other cats and even dogs. They can be a "one person" cat or a "social butterfly" enjoying the company of anyone who will love on them. A manmade breed, the Oriental Shorthair was the result of outcross programs after World War II. The breed was imported into the United States during the 1970s.

Built elegant and fine boned, they sport a very short, glossy, close-lying coat that comes in 281 colors including all traditional colors, solids, tabbies, torties, torbies, silvers, smokes, and particolors. Their easy-to-care-for coat and fun personality make the Oriental Shorthair a great cat for a family or couple.

To learn more about the Oriental Shorthairs click here.