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Couple really simple questions but don't know where to ask so here it goes.
I just got another Maine Coon kitten, I spent about a year looking for the right temperament and colorations/body that match CFA standards. I have been involved with MCR and coons in general for ~8 years, I love the breed and think this is a good first step before I even think about starting a cattery. (Like 5-6 years down the road.)
I am just getting into showing I have been to about 5-6 to see how things work and it looks like something I would enjoy actually competing in.
So his parents were never shown but grandpa and ma on both sides were all grand champions. I have paperwork on him, but how does it work if his parents were not shown. Will he be less competitive as a kitten or is he just based on his current looks and temperament. I.E. will I be at a disadvantage because of his lack of provenance?
When can I start showing him, in terms of age. If I start him as a kitten will the points accrued continue to add up after he is shown as a adult? Am I better off waiting until he is older.
Is the mentor program worth looking into?
Way down the line, if he is successful how does studding work between breeders, could I say stud for first pick on a female kitten, or am I better off find a female in say a year from a established breeder and showing them together.
I just got another Maine Coon kitten, I spent about a year looking for the right temperament and colorations/body that match CFA standards. I have been involved with MCR and coons in general for ~8 years, I love the breed and think this is a good first step before I even think about starting a cattery. (Like 5-6 years down the road.)
I am just getting into showing I have been to about 5-6 to see how things work and it looks like something I would enjoy actually competing in.
So his parents were never shown but grandpa and ma on both sides were all grand champions. I have paperwork on him, but how does it work if his parents were not shown. Will he be less competitive as a kitten or is he just based on his current looks and temperament. I.E. will I be at a disadvantage because of his lack of provenance?
When can I start showing him, in terms of age. If I start him as a kitten will the points accrued continue to add up after he is shown as a adult? Am I better off waiting until he is older.
Is the mentor program worth looking into?
Way down the line, if he is successful how does studding work between breeders, could I say stud for first pick on a female kitten, or am I better off find a female in say a year from a established breeder and showing them together.