Watch out for Impossible claims about what is hidden

[Arwen Swordthain]

Unfortunately we see a lot of this in the secondary markets and bidboards. I have on occasion IM'd the seller to correct what is often a mistake based on lack of knowledge.
There are some breeders out there that label their cats in a misleading fashion i.e. hides xyz when xyz was visible on a grandparent. Yes it may hide xyz as that trait is recessive to the shown but its only a chance at hiding and often that depends on which side said trait hides on and which side the shown came from. I steer clear of these sellers completely, they should know better.
Sorry if I have repeated anything already said I confess I only scanned the first page of replies.
But definately Sellers check before you make claims you aren't sure about, other breeders are always happy to help, and buyers check check and triple check pedigrees and saga charts to be sure you know what you are buying.