(03-11-2023 12:44 PM)Monavie Voight Wrote: I think this rule is very restrictive and reminds me too much of people trying to control the market. Who cares if someone did buy two cats and bred them to sell the baby?
I understand Ellen's dilemma, but I don't think it's a matter of "who cares". It's great when you put two kitties together and get a wonderful baby, and it's understandable that you'd like to show it and maybe sell it. There are auctions that accept that and it's good, especially for new breeders.
There's another side to it I think. When you work with a project, it's a personal satisfaction to get the kitty you were hoping for, and for the smaller breeder this could mean months, maybe even a year. And if you want to keep that kitty, then with some luck at least one more week before you get another one like it that you can show and sell at an auction. It means time, money and effort, and auctions do well in supporting that breeder in my opinion.
It's not an either /or situation I think. There are different options open for the support of different breeding situations.
Supporting other breeders versus grandparent rule at auctions
