ACRONYMS
Ever wonder what some of those Cat Fancier abbreviations mean? You’re not alone. For those getting into showing or spectators who just love cats, the terminology can be new and the acronyms can be many. The following is a short list of commonly used show acronyms.
| AB | All Breed |
| AOV | Any Other Variety |
| BW | Breed Winner |
| CFA | Cat Fanciers’ Association |
| CH | Champion |
| DM | Distinguished Merit |
| GC | Grand Champion |
| GCD | Grand Champion of Distinction |
| GP | Grand Premier |
| GPD | Grand Premier of Distinction |
| HHP | Household Pet |
| KIT | Kitten |
| LH | Long Hair |
| OC | Open in Championship |
| OP | Open in Premiership |
| NW | National Winner |
| PR | Premier |
| RW | Regional Winner |
| SH | Short Hair |
| SP | Specialty |