I think it is better not to make too many rules.

Let the people decide for themselves if they prefer to win with a Ranchu they developed themselves or with a Ranchu that they just bought. Soon they will learn that it is much more rewarding to win with a Ranchu that they developed or bred themselves.

Even in Japan, some people participate to big shows with Ranchu they just bought. Cfr. East Ozeki Oya and East Ozeki Nisai from Okayama Ranchu Show were sold and their new owner showed them at the AJRS 2004 a few weeks later.

This is my opinion.


Regards,


Geert Coppens