It's all a matter of difference of opinion and preference as far as I can see. I personally much prefer the Applehead or Traditional Siamese over the Modern Wedge Siamese. Because it is my preference, I'm fully prepared to pay far more than $50 for my pet quality Applehead Siamese from a breeder who is keeping their lines pure and breeding with integrity than I would for a Modern Wedge and that is ONLY because I like the way they look better and I love their personality and disposition.
I also agree with Cyberkitten in that the remark about not paying more than $50 was totally unjustified. One has to pay more than that at a pound for a moggie.
I sometimes find Modern Siamese Breeders to be a bit snobbish and I'm hoping that's not where this poster was coming from. Every breed has something wonderful about it that makes it attractive to different folks for different reasons, i.e., Ragdolls - laid back, Bengals - active, Persians - gentle, etc. To put one type of cat down over another just isn't right in my books and that's basically what was done by saying an Applehead pet is not worth more than $50. This poster couldn't be more wrong in my opinion.
My 2 cents for what it's worth and now I'm down off my soapbox.
I also agree with Cyberkitten in that the remark about not paying more than $50 was totally unjustified. One has to pay more than that at a pound for a moggie.
I sometimes find Modern Siamese Breeders to be a bit snobbish and I'm hoping that's not where this poster was coming from. Every breed has something wonderful about it that makes it attractive to different folks for different reasons, i.e., Ragdolls - laid back, Bengals - active, Persians - gentle, etc. To put one type of cat down over another just isn't right in my books and that's basically what was done by saying an Applehead pet is not worth more than $50. This poster couldn't be more wrong in my opinion.
My 2 cents for what it's worth and now I'm down off my soapbox.