Just to refresh the idea on why we need to show our cats…
Personally, I think, its human nature that loves to show or “show-off”.
Every one of us likes to ‘show’ their cats…regardless of pedigree or non-pedigree… simply because all cats are cute and unique. And especially when we think that we have a good and beautiful cat.
But the way we ‘show’ may vary between each others. Some of us like to ‘show’ their cats to the friend, some of us like to ‘show’ their cats’ pictures in the forum and some of us like to show their cats in cat competition. But we cannot deny the fact that we love to show OR show-off our cats.
The good thing about showing our cat is –
we will always make sure our cats are in their best condition before showing them to anybody.
To me, the best way to show our cats is to show them in any cat competition. Simply because, we show them to the professionals who will use their professional skill & knowledge to evaluate our cats’ conditions. Their expert opinion on our cats is really worth it.
If you are a breeder or plan to become a breeder, you (almost) cannot avoid cat show. It’s a common knowledge everywhere that a good responsible/reputable breeder will always show their cats. NOT to gain any popularity or glamour BUT you’re oblige to proof your breeding program…where it’s leading to. That’s why it’s not that easy to become a good breeder – you are not only required to have good breeding cats, but also money to regularly show your cats anywhere. Obviously, breeding is not a good “business”, if you’re thinking of making profit. Breeding needs a lot of investment (in term of money and time) and you can never think of making profit out of it.
Actually,
breeding and showing is all about love and passion.
SO, just don’t blame or curse any breeders who actively show their cats, because they have concrete reasons to do so. BUT you may ask or even criticize any breeders who never show their cat...
If you’re not a breeder OR if you never show cats – you will never know & understand why they dare to spend thousands of dollars for breeding and showing. And you’re NOT fit to give any comments on their spending. Be in their/our shoes…then you will probably know why.
To be continued…..
