A cat of unknown or mixed parentage. The UK term for mixed breed . An adult male cat which has only one descended testicle. This is a disqualification in all associations. An award given to cats that earn enough points during a show year to be ranked among the highest scoring cats in the entire association for that year.
Some associations add a title to the registered name of each award winner.
For example, CFA gives national awards to the top 25 cats in Championship each year. To castrate a male cat. A cat that has been designated by the breeder as not to be used for breeding. Such a cat cannot have registered offspring. A cat that is not yet a Champion.