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Thank you for the information! It's very interesting. I'm not really "inside" the purebred circles - we do not show and just wanted to find a good breeder to get two healthy Maine Coon kittens as pets, for companionship. And not being native Swedish speakers aside from our breeders and some coworkers who happen to breed Siamese we aren't really that familiar with many serious cat people in Sweden. So it's very possible that this very common as you said and we simply haven't been aware of it.
Hi! Im a little surprised you being in Sweden and inside the purebred circles havent heard about such arrangements. Perhaps they arent THAT common. Perhaps its a little hush hush about them. But its quite common as far as I know. The question is only, if the new owners get 50% in price reduction, or if they gets 100% - which also happens. It may also differ in the litters agreed upon, esp for a stud.
Of course, it surely happens with tries for "kidnapping" = a not so very good deal.
That part of showing differs somewhat. And may depend on the exact circumstances. If the now owner fancy showing, he surely may show himself. If he doesnt fancy, the breeder is showing them, in own name as products of his breeding, or as being a "friend" of the owner, carrying forward the cat. And yes, as its custom to show cats before breeding (not mandatory, thought) so some sort of Showing is usual. Also, its expected, as part of the fun being a part of the purebred owning.... The will to show is often a strong argumet to buy the cat, if there are several wanting to buy.
The new owner doensnt need to be very experienced, as the breeder is typically responsible for all the practicals, with mating, and with delivering. Unless the owner is exprienced.
And thus, for a wannabe new breeder, this is a nice and comfortable step in. Getting a mentor and experience....
Im not sure what you mean by what I put in bold letters. Sweden or "USA"? As the practice differs both these countries.