Breeding Maine Coon Cats

Friday, June 19th, 2009 at 1:29 pm

If you love Maine Coon Cats, you might have an interest in breeding them. However, Maine Coon Pussy breeding is not something that one jumps into overnite. There are a number of things to consider.

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First and foremost, it isn’t not advisable to reproduce just any Maine Coon Pussy . Most good breeders agree that only titled Maine Coon Cat’s should be bred, keeping the pedigrees incredibly pure. Breeders also work to reproduce out certain genetic disorders that are shared by the Maine Coon.

Also note that while Maine Coon Moggies sell for a fairly wide price – $600 to $1000 for 12 week old kittens – a bunch of money is invested into them as well. For example, you will need to take the kittens to the vet, once or more, before they are sold. You may need to pay for genetic testing as well to make certain that the kittens do not have any issues.

Obviously, you must care for the queens and the studs, ensuring that they maintain good health as well. While there is still a profit to be made, usually, you should note that you will not get rich breeding these moggies – and you may not make a full time living at it either.

Even if you have titled queens and studs, you aren’t ready to jump into breeding. A good breeder will have numerous moggy shows under their belts, and they will be highly informed when it comes to the breed. Current top breeders suggest gleaning as much information as possible and even asking a current top breeder to mentor you – first with shows, and second with breeding.

The worst thing that you can do is to become what is regarded as a BYB, or Backyard Breeder. These breeders are looked down upon by the top breeders. BYB’s ordinarily don’t know enough about the breed, and they regularly ignore titles. BYB’s often ignore titles. BYB’s often do not take the care and caution that top breeders take when it comes to caring for the moggies. When all is declared and done, most BYB’s are forced to sell their kittens at a very low price, and seldom earn much profit, if any.

The environment where the kittens are raised is highly important. These are companionable cats, and thus, folks favor kittens that have been raised inside of the home, around humans and possibly other pets. This means you need enough room inside of your home for the kittens to wander and play, and to be a part of your life. If you’ve got more than one stud, they often must be kept separate from the females, in order they don’t chum with their sisters or mothers.

Before you start breeding the Maine Coon Cat, make sure that you talk with another top breeder and get recommendation from them. Also, ensure that you have joined the appropriate associations, that you have shown that you have room in your home for the queen, the stud, and a litter of kittens, and that you have substantial data where they are concerned.

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