Question on "rare mutations"

[Whimsy]

"Pearl" is a colloquial term used in the UK to represent a beige/violet. It is not used in any official capacity and I think it probably comes from trying to describe the pearlescent sheen/hue which the violet gives to the tips of the fur. I guess it's like calling a really dark tan a chocolate. *shrugs*

*nods*
I asked Lurlie if she meant beige/violet when she said "pearl" as I understand it's a common co-nomer. However, she denied that her pearl mutation is the beige violet. *shrug* I'm just as curious as the rest of you. Maybe I can get some pictures to post on here. I'll ask...

 

[Kansas City Chinchillas]

I would definitely follow the advice you have been about Valley View chins if you desire to breed quality chins. I am glad you asked about them before buying any chins. You will get good quality chins at a better price from the ranchers mentioned.

 

[Becky]

My only caution would be getting too many bloodlines in your herd. Ranchers will tell you that some blood lines just don't do well together. They are pretty selective as to what blood lines they add to their herd.

BTW- I'm not saying that all of your animals should come from the same lines, either. That can create some major problems!

 

[Whimsy]

My only caution would be getting too many bloodlines in your herd. Ranchers will tell you that some blood lines just don't do well together. They are pretty selective as to what blood lines they add to their herd.

BTW- I'm not saying that all of your animals should come from the same lines, either. That can create some major problems!

Hee hee, thanks Becky
I'm being very selective about the ones I actually purchase. My trip across the country is more of an information gathering/networking endeavor. My finances and available space dictate that my choices are of highest quality as well as the nice spread of genetics. The more ranches I can visit, I feel the more informed I can be about the differences in quality. Again, it's been quite a nice learning experience for both myself and my children.

Please keep all the opinions and insights coming. I love learning from you all.

BTW, anyone wanna invite us over for a chinchat on the way back across the US? We'll be traveling (roughly) across I40 from Southern CA to VA.

 

[AZChins]

I'm probably too far south of where you will be. Or else, you are welcome to come here if you'd like.

 

[Whimsy]

I'm probably too far south of where you will be. Or else, you are welcome to come here if you'd like.

That is SUCH a tempting offer...let me consider it and see if I can work it into the time frame.
Thanks!

 

[AZChins]

I guess if you came back using I-8 it would only put you maybe three hours out of your way. But, I don't know...are you going on home right from southern CA or traveling north after that?

 

[Becky]

You are welcome to stop by here. It's only a few states out of the way!

 

[starleomach]

I always love company here

 

[TillyChinchilla]

This is an interesting thread, I've seen quite a few odd color names - but then again I had quite a few animals from Kessler. Ever look at one of those peds? Eek!

 

[HaleyGoBoom]

I've seen these names on CL plenty of times, chocolate, pearl, and champagne, but never fox.

 

[Spoof]

I didn't feel it necessary to demote the breeder since they're not only active on this forum but still breeding. I saw some pretty animals come out of there about 8 years back, they've always lacked size, but things can change with time.

but then again I had quite a few animals from Kessler. Ever look at one of those peds?

That woman was the end all to end all mute to mute breeder. The problem with her was she actually had true charcoal, german violet, afro violet, and recessive beiges all bred together in her lines. Plus she never crossed out to standards, only to beige. She's quit breeding and never supplied pedigrees so I have no problem with a little bash there.

 

[menagerie]

I didn't feel it necessary to demote the breeder since they're not only active on this forum but still breeding. I saw some pretty animals come out of there about 8 years back, they've always lacked size, but things can change with time.

Who are you talking about?

 

[Spoof]

Valley View, shouldn't have said active, but they do browse.

 

[TillyChinchilla]

That woman was the end all to end all mute to mute breeder. The problem with her was she actually had true charcoal, german violet, afro violet, and recessive beiges all bred together in her lines. Plus she never crossed out to standards, only to beige. She's quit breeding and never supplied pedigrees so I have no problem with a little bash there.

All my Kessler animals were oldies, 12, 15, 18, etc. and were nice (never anything super quality). I still have one who is 11 and was my youngest. (Had a 7 y/o female but she wouldn't breed) I actually never saw a young animal come from her. I know she did suffer several injuries that made handling chins very difficult, and by the end of her breeding, I've heard a lot of things that would indicate a pretty rough last couple years of that.

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

IF you are talking about Carol Kessler from NY - did you know she is Anne Klien's daughter

 

[Cuddlebug]

In my search for a mosaic male I emailed Valley View. Something in the way she answered my questions (I don't remember what at the moment) made me decide not to buy from them. Since then, (Thanks to Nan), I have been talking to Margot Neubauer from Bowen's. I will be picking up a pair from them around the nd of the month. I am so excited!

 

[Spoof]

IF you are talking about Carol Kessler from NY - did you know she is Anne Klien's daughter

She's not. She was a protégé of Alice Kline. She's the same age as Ann.