hi everyone--we are planning on going to the st louis ferret congress and since i am new to ferrets and want to show blazer--my beautiful blaze ferret--i need to know what immunizations and test he needs to have done to be able to go and show. also--what will we have to do in his class?? im used to showing and breeding horses and these ferrets seem so much smaller-lol!! im also trying to figure out the genetics as to how some of these ferret colors happen-- seems most patterns are based on the sables. can breeders breed for certain colors?? are certain colors or patterns preferred in certain areas of the country?? i enjoy the forum very much and have learned a lot and know i have so much more to learn. thanks to all who are helping in this process by posting. sue,dave,buford,bandita,pee of wee,sweet pea,and of course--blaze [Moderator's note: The International Ferret Congress Symposium, in St. Louis this year, isn't the type of event where ferrets are shown. It's primarily an educational and social event rather than a ferret judging contest. I'm sure the everyone would love to see you there but really, if at all possible the ferrets would be better off at home :-( BIG] [Posted in FML issue 4760]