Although it is a matter of some contention, there are approximately 70 breeds of domestic cat recognized by at least one major cat registry. The IPCBA (International Progressive Cat Breeders Alliance) recognizes 73 feline breeds, while the CFF (Cat Fanciers' Federation) recognizes only 32. The CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) strikes a middle ground, recognizing a total of 41 breeds. At the center of this controversy are breeds such as the Savannah or the Bengal which the more conservative registries refuse to recognize because they were bred from "wild stock".