National Cat Groomers Institute of America
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The National Cat Groomers Institute of America (NCGIA) is an American
organization devoted to training and certifying people in the grooming of cats. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina
, it was founded in 2007 by Danelle German
, the organization's current president.
courses have been offered at every school of that type. Most cats, though require additional grooming as a matter of cat health
. This is especially important with domestic longhaired cat
s such as Maine Coon
s, Norwegian Forest Cat
s, Persians, and Siberian
s in terms of hairball
s that these breeds may ingest and matting issues. In an effort to close this gap, the NCGIA was created in 2007 by German, a Persian cat breeder who owned a cat grooming business in Simpsonville, South Carolina
(southeast of Greenville) until late 2009.
and worldwide.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
organization devoted to training and certifying people in the grooming of cats. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
-Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families...
, it was founded in 2007 by Danelle German
Danelle German
Danelle German is an American businesswoman and author who is known for her creation of cat and dog handbags. She later founded the National Cat Groomers Institute of America located in Greenville, South Carolina.-Cat breeder:...
, the organization's current president.
Purpose
Dog groomingDog grooming
Dog grooming refers to both the hygienic care and cleaning of a dog, as well as a process by which a dog's physical appearance is enhanced for showing or other types of competition. A dog groomer is a person who earns their living grooming dogs.-Reasons for grooming:Grooming is an important part...
courses have been offered at every school of that type. Most cats, though require additional grooming as a matter of cat health
Cat health
Topics concerning the health and welfare of domestic cats includes infectious and genetic diseases, diet and nutrition and non-therapeutic surgical procedures such as neutering and declawing.- Diseases :-Infectious disease:...
. This is especially important with domestic longhaired cat
Domestic longhaired cat
A domestic longhaired cat is a cat fancy term used to describe a cat with medium or long fur that is not a pedigreed member of a recognized breed. Domestic longhairs come in all the standard cat colours including tabby, tortie, bi-colored, smoke etc...
s such as Maine Coon
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a breed of domestic cat with a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the state of Maine, where it is the official State Cat....
s, Norwegian Forest Cat
Norwegian Forest Cat
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a breed of domestic cat native to Northern Europe, and adapted to a very cold climate, with top coat of glossy, long, water-shedding hairs, and a woolly undercoat for insulation...
s, Persians, and Siberian
Siberian (cat)
The Siberian is a domestic cat breed that has been present in Russia for centuries. The full name of the cat is the 'Siberian Forest Cat' although sometimes referred to as the 'Siberian' or the 'Siberian Cat'. The cat is an ancient breed that is now believed to be ancestral to all modern...
s in terms of hairball
Hairball
A hairball is a small collection of hair or fur formed in the stomach of animals that is occasionally vomited up when it becomes too big. Hairballs are primarily a tight elongated cylinder of packed fur, but may include bits of other elements such as swallowed food. Cats are especially prone to...
s that these breeds may ingest and matting issues. In an effort to close this gap, the NCGIA was created in 2007 by German, a Persian cat breeder who owned a cat grooming business in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. It is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,352 at the 2000 census, and estimated at 17,778 in 2009...
(southeast of Greenville) until late 2009.
Certifications
NCGIA offers two certifications for cat groomers: Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) and Certified Feline Creative Groomer (CFCG). As of 2010, there are three certified instructors. The courses are two weeks in length, and involve practical and written exams on grooming cats. In 2010, the courses will be held ten times.Promotion
The NCGIA offers exhibits of their services at grooming trade shows both in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and worldwide.