I got an email from a lady today asking if i offered stud services. I havent offically opted for a completely closed cattery and emailed her back it was possible to an approved female. she sends back a picture, which was cute but than informs me her Himmi was bought from a breeder at a dog show, without papers.
I politely said I am sorry we cant approve a female with no papers. That she has a very cute kitty. And a friendly informational that she will not likely find a reputable breeder who will offer stud services to an un-papered female.
I get back.. "That's kind of silly. If they are being kept as pets, why would it matter if they have papers or not? I would think that would only matter if they are being shown. I don't know how the "cat" world works...sorry. I know dog breeders do it all the time. I don't place any of my dogs with registration papers"
I dont understand that. I show my dogs, and I have not met a breeder who doesnt send paper work with their animals. Pet animals get Limited AKC registration. Just like you do with CFA.
she also said, "Interesting. In dogs. I only paper what I'm showing for myself. I don't paper any of my pets...not even limited registration. My finished champions are placed without papers as well"
That just seems odd to me wouldnt you WANT your animals papered? and the papers to go with them. I know in horses you sure do. and All my cats get their papers...
Is it just me? or is that Hinky?
I politely said I am sorry we cant approve a female with no papers. That she has a very cute kitty. And a friendly informational that she will not likely find a reputable breeder who will offer stud services to an un-papered female.
I get back.. "That's kind of silly. If they are being kept as pets, why would it matter if they have papers or not? I would think that would only matter if they are being shown. I don't know how the "cat" world works...sorry. I know dog breeders do it all the time. I don't place any of my dogs with registration papers"
I dont understand that. I show my dogs, and I have not met a breeder who doesnt send paper work with their animals. Pet animals get Limited AKC registration. Just like you do with CFA.
she also said, "Interesting. In dogs. I only paper what I'm showing for myself. I don't paper any of my pets...not even limited registration. My finished champions are placed without papers as well"
That just seems odd to me wouldnt you WANT your animals papered? and the papers to go with them. I know in horses you sure do. and All my cats get their papers...
Is it just me? or is that Hinky?