Certified Pixiebob Breeder Program

Purpose

The Certified Pixiebob Breeder program (CPBB) is a VOLUNTARY program intended to aid all Pixiebob breeders in building solid breeding programs and foundations and to promote and improve the Pixiebob breed by breeding to the highest standards with a focus on quality, temperament and consistent type as well as responsible breeding practices.

The program is designed to bring together a network of experienced Pixiebob breeders who consult and advise each other by sharing their breeding experiences. It also serves as a communication and research tool for breeders, and the public, to ensure that buyers get only the healthiest cats and deal only with reputable and conscientious breeders.

All breeders who complete the requirements will have their cattery listed in the Breeder List on TICAPB.com with a APBB or CPBB designation behind the cattery owner's name ($10 USD annual listing fee applies).

Requirements

Associated Pixiebob Breeder Program (APBB)  
The Associate Pixiebob Breeder designation asks for its members to:

• Be a current TICA or ACFA member in good standing.
• Have a registered Cattery with TICA or ACFA.
• Own/breed at least one (1) registered Pixiebob.
• Provide a copy of each cat's registration as proof of ownership.
• Register litters with TICA or ACFA.
• TCSnet subscription is encouraged but is optional, if you choose not to subscribe you agree to share your pedigree data by other means for planning purposes and building statistics on the breed.
• Not use and/or registered any non-permissible outcross in their breeding program.
• Subscribe to and adhere to the CPBB Code of Conduct. (in PDF)
• Place unaltered cats from their first three (3) litters only within their own or their CPBB Advisor's program. Any placement with another APBB member only by the advice of their CPBB Advisor.
• Support the Pixiebob breeder community by volunteering time to participate in:
  a)  Cat clubs/shows in either TICA or ACFA, or
  b) TICAPB.com (contributing articles, share information, help with the upkeep of the site)
• Attend a Pixiebob Breed Seminar or Show a Pixiebob in at least one (1) show every 3 years (TICA, ACFA).
• Never state or imply through any means, such as websites, business cards or verbal conversations with the public that the Pixiebob is part bobcat or a bobcat hybrid.
• Complete the Pixiebob Breed Standard seminar online exam.

Upon joining, a CPBB program member  will be made available to you as an Advisor unless you already have an active CPBB as your advisor. An advisor is there to answer questions and help you with practical advice.  If you already have an advisor who is not a CPBB program member, we would extend an invitation to that individual to participate in this program as well.  It is not required, but is encouraged.  Any new applications will be retroactive to the date of purchase of your first Pixiebob, if you have had an active CPBB as your advisor during this time.

For example: Breeder X bought cat from Breeder Y 2 years ago. Breeder Y has advised Breeder X since that purchase. Breeder Y has applied and become a CPBB. Breeder X applies for APBB and will only have to fulfill one year as APBB before being able to apply for CPBB.

Certified Pixiebob Breeder Program (CPBB)  
The Certified Pixiebob Breeder designation asks for its members to:

• Be a current TICA or ACFA member in good standing.
• Have a registered Cattery with TICA or ACFA.
• Have been a registered TICA or ACFA breeder in good standing for a minimum of 5 years or having been a certified APBB for three (3) years.
• Own/breed at least one (1) registered Pixiebob having produced at least three (3) litters.
• Provide a copy of each cat's registration as proof of ownership.
• Register litters with TICA or ACFA.
• TCSnet subscription is encouraged but is optional, if you choose not to subscribe you agree to share your pedigree data by other means for planning purposes and building statistics on the breed.
• Not use and/or registered any non-permissible outcross in their breeding program.
• Subscribe to and adhere to the CPBB Code of Conduct. (in PDF)
• Support the Pixiebob breeder community by volunteering time to participate in:
  a)  Cat clubs/shows in either TICA or ACFA, or
  b) TICAPB.com (contributing articles, share information, help with the upkeep of the site), or
  c)  Actively provide advice to a new breeder within the APBB program, or
  d)  Show a Pixiebob in at least one (1) show every 3 years (TICA, ACFA).
• Never state or imply through any means, such as websites, business cards or verbal conversations with the public that the Pixiebob is part bobcat or a bobcat hybrid.
• Provide after placement support and advice to any new breeder you place/sell an unaltered cat to for a period of no less than 3 litters within the APBB / CPBB program.
• Complete the Pixiebob Breed Standard seminar online exam.

Discipline

The following are prima facie, grounds for disciplinary action:

• Violation of any CPBB or APBB membership requirements and/or Code of Conduct.
• Neglect or abuse of any Pixie-Bob in the care of a member as documented by affidavits or three witnesses or by investigation of an authorized humane organization.
• Suspension of privileges by TICA and/or ACFA or violation of its rules.
• Advertising found to be in violation of the requirements outlined in the CPBB or APBB programs.
• Knowingly to sell, or to aid and abet the sale of a Pixie-Bob to, or through a pet shop or its agents.
• Knowingly to sell any dock tailed Pixie-Bob as a breeder/show without disclosure in writing.
• Refusal to comply with the terms of a written contract involving a Pixie-Bob without showing just cause.
• Refusal to transfer registration papers to a buyer without showing just cause.
• Refusal to honor guarantees and agreements made in writing without showing just cause.

Enforcement

Enforcement of violations will be handled by the provisions stated below:

1. First offense: Suspension of CPBB or APBB membership and associated privileges for 6 months.

2. Second offense: Suspension of CPBB or APBB membership and associated privileges for 12 months.

3. Third offense: Permanent suspension of CPBB or APBB membership and associated privileges.

Need a Breed Advisor?

Responsible breeding includes providing after placement support.  If you are new to breeding Pixiebob's (or maybe not so new) and not actively receiving advice from the individual you acquired your cats from, we encourage your participation in this program.  Submit your application and we will work with you to find a Breed Advisor to help you.

How to apply

You can apply online, by mail or fax.  Send your completed application and signed CPBB Code of Conduct to cpbb@ticapb.com.

By mail to this address:

CPBB Program
C/O Konnie Surmann
P.O. Box 63
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Or by fax at 425-844-9152

The Breeder Listing fee of $10 USD will be invoiced via PayPal once your application has been processed.