1. In 1982 Forest Cats were divided for judging into four color groups: Agouti (tabby, NF A), Non-agouti (not tabby, NF B), Agouti with white (NF Aw), and Non-agouti with white (NF Bw).

Die vier grossen Farbklassen, mit denen die FIFe-Vereine begonnen hatten, schafften dagegen andere Verhältnisse.