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RE: Almost Got Breeding (Long Post)
Tad, I had never thought of that method - it's kind of fun and low-stress.
Jennifer, I'm sorry you are feeling disheartened. But there are so many ways to be and participate in KittyCatS and all of them are fine. A lot of people just enjoy the cuteness of it all. No bad cats. But, it does sound like you are interested in really learning the ins and outs of how the breeding really works. It is perfectly fine and probably a good idea to start learning these things on cheap cats. I did. I started out by deciding that I wouldn't worry about shade, which enabled me, with my budget to purchase some pretty 7T cats, and I did that for awhile. None of my kittens sold. I menageried all of those boxes eventually. (I kept the parents as pets.) At a certain point in time, I realized that I was dwelling in the mediocre and I needed to up my game.
But, understand, even at that point, and still, I get to decide what I'm aiming for and what that "game" is. For some people it really is about breeding the most recessive of everything. But aiming for a specific project cat - that looks exactly the way you want it - is an exercise in breeding finesse also. Working with the LEs that come out and traiting them up is also a way of getting a handle on how to breed.
This point is a good point to review your budget and how much money you want to put into the hobby (considering that most kitten boxes don't sell). Then decide how many cats you would want to devote to exploring the LE Collector cats like the Halloween ones, or the coming Winter cats. Think about a project you would want to do - like continuing the one above. Also, a word about auctions: people often do offer their very best cats up for auction. They may seem expensive at first glance, but if you buy - say 2 - very highly traited cats that you love, and then breed them around your Cattery, it can save you months of struggling to trait up mediocre cats.
Good luck. Many many breeders in the community are willing and happy to help you with breeding questions if you need it.
The Pawsable Traits Reference manager and a Chart keeper.
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