Thread: How to Choose???

Wow, so much to think about! And some really great info coming from everyone. Are MCs at cat shows also judged according to their markings? I have looked at a lot of MC breeder's websites, and while some cats have very regular facial markings in terms of colour and symmetry, others have more unusual features, like a line down the nose, or a blotch on the forehead, or half of the face being a different colour. Would that be a problem when showing, or are other criteria more important? Also, what are the rarer MC colours? Some people mentioned tabby being quite common, what about silver etc.

In terms of the health checks, do you think it would be reasonable of me to ask the breeder to have an echocardiogram (to test for HCM) performed before handing over a deposit? Do all vets do those or do they need to be specialist ones?