There are also Breed Clubs that individuals can join. To start a CFF club there must be ten members, annual dues must be paid to the Federation and the club's Constitution and By-Laws must be in harmony with the Federation's. Their membership list of at least ten members with phone numbers and addresses for their officers, The annual dues and A copy of their Constitution and By-Laws. This information should be mailed to the CFF Recording Secretary. The elected officers oversee the day to day affairs of the Federation.
Business is conducted at one of the two annual meetings or by mail ballot.
The officers of the Federation are a President, Executive Vice President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, RecordingSecretary, Treasurer, and Judging Coordinator. As a group they constitute an Administrative Board, responsible for the day to day operation of the Federation between meetings, but its decisions are subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Officers are elected every two years in the even year. The Office of the President may not be held by any individual for more than 2 consecutive terms. The CFF Recorder is hired by the Federation on the recommendation of the administrative officers and is responsible for running the central office in Gratis, Ohio.