10/31/2026
Thank you Warren Brown for showing an interest in in our Koi.
Your comment brings up a great discussion about Mutts.
What is a mutt exactly and is being a Mutt a bad thing?
I think most of us can look down to our feet,and see that what is lying beside us might just be a beloved Mutt.
Can a Mutt gaining strength and character from many breeds be better than a purebred?
Okay I know I am talking about our furry friends. But can we apply that to our scaley friends too?
The selective breeding of Japanese Koi over hundreds of years by the dedicated farmers of Japan have produced some of the finest variety, patterns and specimens of Koi available.
Are there Mutts in the mix? "Pond Mutts"?
Yes, there are. Some of the best varieties have come from a random breeding rather than selective breeding.
Being able to recognize the unique properties of the offspring from these rogue breeding's then culling them out, helped to spawn the variety in the Koi industry.
The Genealogy of Nishikigoi chart show how certain types of Koi were derived from almost common carp.
When asked by our valued costumers which is the best Koi to buy?
I say let's start with what catches your eye.
