The Art of Breeding and Showing I

Breeding can almost be related to a form of art. Knowing the breeding process is only the tip of the adventure when we look at the immense journey that is breeding. Seasoned breeders will often find different motivations when breeding their new lines but much of the intention is to create an exemplary lineage that is show worthy. Cat shows have long since been an industry and much of the international cat associations oversee official cat showing events. This is a showcase of some of the finest cats that are recognised based on a prescribed criteria. Breeders will often consider these characteristics when starting out their breeding process. To attain the best quality show cat is no easy feat and much research, care and understanding much be employed to realise such an objective. For some this may be a far-fetched prospect but most breeders will begin to understand the showing process and prestige as they network other fellow breeders.

Breeding with the goal of achieving high quality show cats is a rigid objective and will require selection of the very best parents while ensuring genetic compatibility. The probability of achieving the most ideal genetic combinations is extremely low but the odds can be improved through smart choices relating to genetics.