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It took at least another two years until the first Maine Coon girl
moved in with us. Bit by bit my cattery grew to 3 female cats and
one male cat.
From dog breeding I knew that genetic disposition exists and the
necessary tests have to be carried out prior to the first breeding.
I was convinced to test my animals for PKD (Polycystic Kidney
Disease), HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) and HD (Hip
Dysplasia)
prior to the first breeding. Despite good preparation, refreshing
and furthering my knowledge of genetics, studying of pedigrees,
careful selection of the animals and lively exchange with other
breeders I suffered a major setback at the beginning. My first
breeding cat showed severe HD at the age of one year so that I
spayed her immediately. The male cat would not impregnate anymore
after his first sired litter and a further girl hat to be spayed due
to uterus cysts. The search for suitable breeding animals had to
start anew.
I attach great importance to a harmonic family life among my cats,
healthiness and well-being! I run my cattery with great care and
love to the animal. It is very important to me that my cats are kept
according to the species with plenty of room (house and secured
garden).
I would never presume to obtain the breed that way. The Maine Coon
does not belong to the endangered breeds. There are too many
registered but unfortunately also non registered breeders. However,
from my point of view, the popularity of the last couple of years
did more harm than good and the quality suffered.
The Primary goal of my cattery is to show this fantastic breed in
its full beauty. My cats should instantly be recognized as Maine
Coon and never be mistaken for another forest cat. Primary I stick
to line breeding and prefer approved show lines with verifiably
tested ancestors. My cats are annually tested for HCM and prior to
the first breeding are tested for PKD and HD. At the time of the
first mating they are in perfect health without any noticeable
problems. Therefore I breed with healthy, typeful and affectionate
cats so that the future owners of my kittens also have the
possibility to experience this wonderful breed and be as proud of
them as I am.
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