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Create Your Own "Breed" of Shedu
Shedu cats are not a breed. They are a species.
And Shedu cats have their sub-species,
such as Classic, Komainu, Asians, Baketoras, Arabians, Munchkins and sister-species - Djibb cats and Bayun cats.
Breeders can go further on and create their own breed of Shedu cats, mixing together preferred traits in a closed population, bred by said person.
Breeds must have good genofond and at least 4 families, that are not related between themselves (at visible lineage template - otherwordly - three generations back). They must have however special ancestors, those starters, who will be considered as first cats of the breed. (The cats who are official “starters” of project)
Breed Definition:
A population of cats, having same (particular) ancestors and united with specific passable traits.
What are the benefits?
Well it's fun to have your own breed that is officially recognized.
The traits, that are key for the breed will have more consistent passing rate.
For example ; it is hard to breed a cat with curled tail, but if that is a trait of your breed, cats will have higher chances to pass on that feature.
Cats of member`s breed will go through different SPC test standard, conditions of which will be set by the creator of the breed.
Your breed will have own background template and in official shows can have even separate classes.
Creators of the breeds also will be able to create shows, that are open only to their breeds, if they want.
Conditions :
Only one breed per member
Breed can not be based of 100% pure komainu, pure baketora subspecies and 75% komainu or Baketora.
Breed can not be based of 100% Bayun cats
Breed can not be based of 100% Munchkin cats
Breed can not be based of Arabian cats at all!
Breed can be based on 100% classic shedus
Breed can be based on 100% asian shedus
Breed can be based on 100% djibb-cats
Breed can be based on mixes of all types, as long as it keeps the looks of either: asian shedu, classic shedu or 50% komainu or baketora mixes, or 50% djibb mixes or pure djibbs. (In other words % of the forbidden bloods - must be lower, than 25%, so it won`t cause changes in cat`s looks, but will only affect stats.)
Breed can be based on 50/50 K-cross or 50% Baketora X 50% Komainu cross.
Breed can not have both heavy and light builds acceptable.
If breed is based of asian cats, breed can accept only one pure built type (only fenghuang or only tiangou or only shugo).
Breed should not mimic the looks of existing subspecies, that are not allowed as base of a breed in any way.
Words "Breed based on" stands here for the creator being obligated to use the lineart (and therefore overall looks) of said subspecies as the base for their breed. So if you say that your breed is based on classic heavy shedu with curled tail trait, the cats of said breed should have that built and that trait in geno, be designed on corresponding lineart and get depicted with such traits by the artist.
You can create custom tack specially for this breed of yours (still using tack shop feature).
Its up to you how closed or open your breed of shedu will be.
Cats of your breed in hands of other shedu group members can be bred with other shedus.
You can not set any reclaiming and activity rules as it goes against group rules.
(As in normal conditions group does not do reclaims and no activity rule - is one of key stones in the breed)
Its up to you if you want to allow crossbred cats to be part of your breed
(Cub of a cat of your breed crossed with classic shedu, for example)
You can not say that cats of your breed can not (physically) be bred with other shedu cats.
( Because they can. As Arabian horses can breed with yakut ponies… )
But you can still forbid acceptance of crossbred cats into your breed registry.
A Breed must have it`s Breed Standard - you can find template here:
BREED STANDARD and BREED STANDARD TEMPLATE
You can brand your cats
(brand must be attached with project for approval and then must be present on your cat`s import sheets either on flank or on shoulder area)
Your breed is still part of shedu cats and must obey all of group rules. But you can set up any other rules of your own inside your breed, that does not interfere with shedu cats group rules.
You can not create traits that do not already exist in shedu cats, but you can breed for certain traits already available.
Group admins do not look over your rules inside your breed. So it`s up to you to solve any troubles, that are not regulated by group already. For example, rules about naming and breeder`s prefixes are one of those things. of which admins will take care, if violation will be reported.
What do you need to start your breed:
Your breed unique traits will come from three directions ;
1 : Lineage.
2 : Coat Colors and Phenotype
3 : Working Traits and Abilities
All three components must be at place for cat to be considered as individual of said breed.
STARTERS :
To begin with, you need to get a solid foundation of suitable Shedus ;
Minimum 6 Cats
2 Males / 4 Females
Though the above is the minimum, its highly suggested by those who have gone through this system to instead acquire / breed a solid 10 "Starter" cats, of which the normal ratio is either 1:2 (males:females), but breeders have instead suggested using a 1:1 ratio to allow for better range in further generations to avoid actual inbreeding.
Requirements for said starters are ;
Must fit all the requirements of your Breed standard.
Preferably - be not related to each other
(This just will help you further with project).Preferably homebred.
(Means that cats need to be bred by the owner of the breed. Not a must, but very much desired condition)Must not have any disqualifying traits and in sum of starters you must be able to find all desired traits.*
(according to your breed standards! If you breed dwarf cats, dwarfism is not a disqualifying trait!)Starters, however, can have one or two minor faults.
*Example ; Your desired traits in breed are tan base, piebald, grey. It is ok if one starter is tan piebald and second is graying tan. But of course, it`s better to have all wanted traits on each cat...
First Cats to be Registered :
These cats are flesh and bones of your breed, so to say.
They will be your first registered cats of your breed.
You need to present at least 15 cats (Starters are not included in this number!)
Requirements:
Must be homebred and trace its lineage to pairs formed among starter sires and dams.
It is very important! When you establish the starter base, you breed within lines and do not introduce new cats with other ancestry!
Ideally cat must have unique bloodline.
Must fit to all standards of the breed, must not have disqualifying traits and no minor faults!
They must be able to pass their desired traits. So first cats to be registered must have a lot of homozygous dominant genes and equal height range etc.
First presented cats must clearly belong to different families
So, list of presented cats must be next:
1 sire and two dams of I line
1 sire and two dams of II line
1 sire and two dams of III line
1 sire and two dams of IV line
1 sire and two dams of V line
All these lines must NOT be related among each other for 3 generations back (otherwordly - not related in frames of visible lineage template)
But all of cats must lead their lines from those starter sires and dams!
If you will create more families they can be somewhat related to other families. It is up to you to keep track of/avoid strong inbreeding.
To register your breed and it`s first cats you need to have :
At least 2 Sire Starters and 4 Queen Starters ( The more - the better for breed and it`s genetic pool diversity )
At least 5 families of First Cats ( family consists of 1 sire and at least 2 queens)
So, you need to present with your project at least ;
15 first cats + 6 starter cats = 21 cats minimum
DOs and DON`Ts
Try to avoid inbreeding at all costs. Your breed - is a small population. The lesser the level of inbreeding among the cats - the better.
The ban on families being related gets raised if you manage to present more, than 6 starters and 5 families.
It means that 5 families still should not be related among each other. But they can be mildly related to the "extra" families (on top of 5 basic families)
HOW TO PRESENT YOUR PROJECT
Step 1:
Before you even start to breed your cats, you`ll need to fill out a Breedsheet template.
You can access a Blank Breedsheet Template Here.
Step 2:
Please, send note to the group with filled Breed standard linked.
Title note ; " Breed Standard Approval"
It must be approved by group on the level of "idea" or "lose-concept" so additional your efforts won't end up as a waste of time.
Step 3:
Go to this LOG, create a comment there, that contains next information "NAME OF THE BREED by (your DA name)"
Under own comment, link a link to your note, that you've sent to the group. This way you and admin will be able to keep track of breed's development.
This Log will be your breed development LOG. You can post your WIP breed standard there, if you wish. Otherwise this info will stay private hidden in group notes even with link to the note present in the log - only admin and you will be able to access the notes.
The approved project can be adjusted here and there in process of creating a real living base of cats for that. As sometimes it is easier to say than to really achieve!
Then, when you`ll get all your starters and first cats (good idea to keep their designs in PSD still ; ) ) send all the approved info + stash with starter cats listed + stash with first cats of the breed as a response to the string of notes you already have with the group considering your breed.
Then your info will be approved, cats registered and your breed will take it`s place in member`s breeds list here:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What if someone starts a very similar project to mine?!
A:
Breed definition:
A population of cats, having same (particular) ancestors and united with specific passable traits.
Even if someone will start project with same goals, as yours, lineage of cats will be different. Therefore breeds can`t be considered identical.
Q:
May I put starters on my new breed Background?
A:
No. But you can put a small badge similar to cattery logo, saying that this cat is part of your breed project.
Q:
And my first cats of the breed. They will stay on normal line BG?
A:
You can leave them like that, yes, with badge or just change their BG through Design Adjustment procedure, after cats will be registered as part of your new breed.