Balinese, and the secondary market. Can we *avoid* having a round 2 of this?

[Rayne Morningstar]

Ok well I guess I have to pipe up on this. I am new to breeding about 4 months now. I fell in to the trap of "Bigger is better" or "More Recessive the better" and I made mistakes along the way. There is a new Fur that is more Dominate to the Lynx even to the Siamese Chocolate. I yes I am one of the lucky ones who got one. Chateau Cat Tawny and White No. 1. I have two boxes took my time because I was gathering data for Saga on what I had found out with my breeding on where it fell on the pecking order. I had to make sure so I waited an extra week before putting one up on auction just to see what it would do. It did nothing, it did not sell I did not get any comments. Granted it was only a 3T that birthed (my dumb luck). I do not know if it did not sell because I did not have the right people there or it was not a Lynx but I can say this much. The Market made this Lynx Craze with out even realizing it.

The issue is that KittyCatS community exploded everyone is getting friends in to it because it is fun but it grew to fast and people only see "Bigger is Better" No one takes the time to learn and see they only see quick money at the auction and thing I want to get in on that and I will admit I was one of them. It was not until I found a place that helped out, great people, took time to show me what I needed. Pointed me to a class I can take and learn. Where I can ask questions all the time and get answers! Yes they need to slow down on the latest and greatest on the new traits. but I think that every single one of us needs to take the time and teach the new people joining in and show them the value of the cats that have traits and show the hard work that is needed. If they say screw you I want my money and run fine, they will burn out and go away because they do not have staying power!

It is up to all of US to say "No I will not buy this cat, this is not the Quality Product that I want!" It is up to all of US to say I want this in a cat and stick to our guns and not break down because I have to have it to compete. I have had many cats not sell and I thought wow I do not have the right cat I do not say to my self I need something better. I ask myself how can I make this cat better this line better what traits do I need on it. What eye would look stunning on this fur to give it that one little punch. Stand up and take the market back yourself. Note who the fire sale people are and not buy from them, note who is selling a fur just to make their money and run and not buy from them. Do not fall in to the trap "Well they are making all the money and I am making nothing" that you have to do the same thing. We as a community can make the change, but we have to do this as a Community.

ok that is enough of me ranting but I had to say my view. Educate the new members. Stick to your guns on what a quality cat is. The market will change it is up to us on how it will.