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Which cat is better and why? #6762916
02/08/20 12:49 PM
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Just looking for a little cat grading lesson. I know they probably aren’t worth much hearing that the cat market has slowed a lot but I’m still curious. Wondering which is the better cat out of the two and why? What are the buyers looking for? What are they worth in this market? I think my best cat is still in the freezer but will get at that later this week.

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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6762920
02/08/20 12:53 PM
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Interested in what everyone has to say. I know what my opinion is.

Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6762924
02/08/20 12:56 PM
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Me as well!

Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6762928
02/08/20 12:57 PM
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The one on the left has a poorer fur coverage,it looks a bit loose and open in the flank.It has a slightly clearer belly,but both are narrow and neither has well defined spots.
Overall the cat on the right has better fur.


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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6762948
02/08/20 01:24 PM
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I could see the one on left looked whiter, didn't know how the dollars go in the market for thicker fur or how they look. neck fur looked about the same to me.


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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6762963
02/08/20 01:36 PM
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try a borax bath on them.you wont believe the difference


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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: B. Shope] #6767811
02/12/20 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by B. Shope
try a borax bath on them.you wont believe the difference


Will definitely give that a try. Just rub dry borax into fur and brush out?

Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6767818
02/12/20 03:21 PM
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I believe this is the best one I have this year. Nice silver back as well. Not much compared to those western cats but very nice for eastern Canada.

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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6767819
02/12/20 03:22 PM
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The one on the left side has slightly better clarity. Unless its got nipples I can see Id pick it.


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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6767836
02/12/20 03:35 PM
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Id say they are B or C grade. Not much of a market for those even with western cats. But you never know. Everyone can say what they want, the only opinion that matters is the one whos buying the fur.


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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6767856
02/12/20 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by novatrapper01
Originally Posted by B. Shope
try a borax bath on them.you wont believe the difference


Will definitely give that a try. Just rub dry borax into fur and brush out?


That is what I did. I then brush it out or blow it out with air compressor.

Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6767887
02/12/20 04:13 PM
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After sprinkling on the Borax, rub around well, let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Shake out. I even use compressed air to remove all of it when done.

Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6767916
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Well that is impressive. This is same cat as last picture after the borax...

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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: novatrapper01] #6768320
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looks good novatrapper


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Re: Which cat is better and why? [Re: 3togo] #6768324
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Originally Posted by 3togo
After sprinkling on the Borax, rub around well, let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Shake out. I even use compressed air to remove all of it when done.

wat 3to go said


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