Your "gut feelings" on the one that concerns you are right with this one.
Let me begin by saying there is absolutely NO truth in the comment that Modern Siamese are "dangerous" to the breed. There are a few health issues in the Modern Siamese which do not occur ~as often~ in the Old-Style Siamese, but ALL Siamese are prone to a handful of genetic issues that can cause problems in both the Modern and the Old-Style cats. It is the responsible breeder who can recognize these things if they appear in her cats and discontinue breeding them so that they are no longer allowed to occur in the genepool.
Secondly, her choice of registry association is not in keeping with the goals of serious preservation of the Old-Style Siamese. The association she uses is not among those considered to be "mainstream" and as such, no other reputable association will accept their pedigrees. While I most certainly can and even do understand her frustration with CFA, the sad fact is that they are one of the most popular registry associations with the largest number of registered pedigrees in the world today. There is a reason she is angry with them and my guess is that they won't allow her cats to be registered with them ... one has to wonder why if this is the case. CFA is somewhat purist in their attitudes, to be sure ... but they are that way for a good reason IMO.
You are wise to be doing your homework before selecting which breeder and consequently, which kittens are right for you. You are making a committment to care for this kitten over it's entire lifetime, come whatever may and when you choose a kitten from a reputable breeder, you have certain assurances that you may not have when you purchase a kitten from someone who cuts corners or doesn't have the best interest of the breed at heart.
