Finding a Maine Coon cat breeder is not difficult since Maine Coon cats are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. However, a prospective cat owner needs to find a reputable breeder from which to purchase a Maine Coon kitten.
Due to the popularity of the Maine Coon cat breed, some animal breeders who do not have significant knowledge of Maine Coons have chosen to breed Maine Coon cats in an attempt to cash in on the breed's popularity. Therefore, people interested in purchasing a Maine Coon kitten need to be careful to find a conscientious breeder who cares for the cat breed and is dedicated to producing kittens that are examples of the characteristics set forth by the Maine Coon cat breed standards.
Though knowledge is definitely the basic necessity of a Maine Coon cat breeder, knowledge is not helpful if it is not applied. A Maine Coon cat breeder should be devoted to producing healthy kittens that closely match the characteristics of Maine Coon cats as described by the breed standards.
The prospective Maine Coon kitten owner needs to know if they are looking for a show quality cat or one of pet quality. If the cat owner may want to participate in Shows, the cat owner needs to look for a kitten that has been labeled as show quality by the cat breeder.
Attending a cat show can be one way to meet a reputable Maine Coon cat breeder. Cat breeders who attend and participate in cat shows are members of the sponsoring organization of the cat show.
One of the first questions that a person wanting to purchase a Maine Coon kitten should ask a breeder is if the breeder's cattery is registered and if so, with what organization. A person looking for a reputable breeder can also check breeder listings for cat associations like the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).
Someone looking to purchase a Maine could kitten needs to evaluate the health and socialization of available Maine Coon kittens. If the kitten has been handled regularly by the breeder and the breeder's family, the kitten is less likely to have socialization issues.
When purchasing a purebred cat, there is always some concern about the health of the kitten. Anyone looking to purchase a Maine Coon kitten should ask the breeder about the medical history of the cats in the cattery and any veterinary testing that has been done.
The prospective cat owners should also check the pedigree of the kittens. Reputable breeders freely show the pedigrees, but breeders who have done inbreeding of cats may be reluctant to show the pedigree. If an inbreeding incident has occurred, this does not necessarily mean the breeder is not a good one. However, a pattern of inbreeding reflects badly on the breeder.
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