We are a small hobby cattery located in the Skagit Valley in Washington St.
We also show and do events with our dog breed the "Silken Windhound" a medium sized medium long-haired Sighthound. So the cats are well used to dogs.
The cats are registered and shown in one or both TICA and CFA registries.
The kittens are raised in my bedroom, cuddled and handled several times a day until their first shots. Then they move into the family room to be further socialized with household noises and dogs.
All kittens are sold on contract with a health guarantee. Kittens will have received at least two 3 way vaccinations and been wormed. Pets are sold with a spay/neuter agreement. And new pet owners will receive their registration papers upon proof of altering. We will sell our kittens and cats only to approved homes. Indoor only. Not to be de-clawed. Not to be caged.
As a Maine Coon Breeder and exhibitor we strive to breed cats who represent the standards of the breed. We are not a big breeder, preferring quality and health over quantity. We do not offer stud service. And we rarely sell breeder cats, though I do work with a few select breeders. We do not ship pet kittens out of the Pacific northwest area. We like to screen potential new owners over the phone, with a questionnaire, send pictures at around 6 and 9 weeks & at that point we will take a deposit to hold your preferred kitten for you. The kittens will stay here till approximately 13 weeks old. At which time we will make an arrangement for you to come up on the weekend for a 2 hr visit so we can be sure its a good fit for you, fill out contracts, answer questions, and if all is well say our goodbys to your new kitten. (Always a happy/sad event.)
The Cattery is FeLV & Ringworm negative. Hips are vet checked for prelims, and finals are OFA approved negative for Hip Dysplasia before our cats can be in our breeding program. We test all our breeding cats at a board certified veterinary cardiologist for signs of HCM heart disease prior to being bred. We have several generation of negative for HCM and Hip Displasia behind our current cats. Our cats are negative for the HCM DNA gene by parentage.
Maine Coon Purrsonalities
Maine Coons are no longer the rough and tumble barn cats of yesteryear. Their days of sitting around the cracker barrel at the general store have been replaced by the comforts of our modern day homes. While they still have the Mighty Mouse Hunter look, they are called the "Gentle Giants" of catdom. With their clown-like personalities and willingness to play well into old-age, they are an excellent family companion.
Maine Coons rarely meow, using instead a distinctive "trill" or "chirp" for everything from courting to hunting. Generally an easy going, people loving cat, who will follow you about the house trying to "help" in everything you do. Highly Intelligent, Humorous, & Loving.
Whether a "lap" cat or a "next to you" cat Maine Coons are truly a "Companion Cat".
Characteristic's of the Maine Coon Cat
Size: Contrary to popular belief Maine Coons do not usually grow to the 30+ lb. legendary size you have heard about. The reality is, Males average between 14 to 24 lbs. Females typically are 8 to 14 lbs. when fully grown. A slow maturing breed that will not reach their full size until they are four to five years old.
Colors: Brown tabby is the most common Maine Coon color. It is also the color most people think of when they think "Maine Coon". But they also come in many other colors. One for almost everyone. There are also Silver, Red, Blue, Cream, Blue-Silver, & Red-Silver (or Cameo) Tabby's. Females may also come in Tortoiseshell, Torbie, & Calico. Less common are the solid colors, White, Black, or Blue, which may be smoked or shaded. All colors may come with varying amounts of white. The Maine Coon does not come in Chocolate, Lavender, or the Pointed Siamese colors.
Conformation: The Maine Coon should be a well balanced rectangular cat. The torso should be long, and the chest broad. Large boned. The tail, which is a distinctive feature of the Maine Coon, should be at least as long as the body. The head should be slightly longer than it is wide, with a gently concaved profile with high cheekbones and ears that are large, wide at the base, moderately pointed, and well tufted inside. They are set well up on the head approximately an ear's width apart. Their eyes should be large, expressive, and set at a slightly oblique angle.
Coat: To complete the Maine Coon "look" they have long, shaggy, dense coat which is shorter over their backs and front legs, a hooded or Elizabethan ruff, tufting and lynx-tips on the ears, and a great plumy tail. The coat is glossy, heavy, and water-resistant. The coat falls smoothly and is almost maintenance free, a weekly combing will keep it in top condition.
We also show and do events with our dog breed the "Silken Windhound" a medium sized medium long-haired Sighthound. So the cats are well used to dogs.
The cats are registered and shown in one or both TICA and CFA registries.
The kittens are raised in my bedroom, cuddled and handled several times a day until their first shots. Then they move into the family room to be further socialized with household noises and dogs.
All kittens are sold on contract with a health guarantee. Kittens will have received at least two 3 way vaccinations and been wormed. Pets are sold with a spay/neuter agreement. And new pet owners will receive their registration papers upon proof of altering. We will sell our kittens and cats only to approved homes. Indoor only. Not to be de-clawed. Not to be caged.
As a Maine Coon Breeder and exhibitor we strive to breed cats who represent the standards of the breed. We are not a big breeder, preferring quality and health over quantity. We do not offer stud service. And we rarely sell breeder cats, though I do work with a few select breeders. We do not ship pet kittens out of the Pacific northwest area. We like to screen potential new owners over the phone, with a questionnaire, send pictures at around 6 and 9 weeks & at that point we will take a deposit to hold your preferred kitten for you. The kittens will stay here till approximately 13 weeks old. At which time we will make an arrangement for you to come up on the weekend for a 2 hr visit so we can be sure its a good fit for you, fill out contracts, answer questions, and if all is well say our goodbys to your new kitten. (Always a happy/sad event.)
The Cattery is FeLV & Ringworm negative. Hips are vet checked for prelims, and finals are OFA approved negative for Hip Dysplasia before our cats can be in our breeding program. We test all our breeding cats at a board certified veterinary cardiologist for signs of HCM heart disease prior to being bred. We have several generation of negative for HCM and Hip Displasia behind our current cats. Our cats are negative for the HCM DNA gene by parentage.
Maine Coon Purrsonalities
Maine Coons are no longer the rough and tumble barn cats of yesteryear. Their days of sitting around the cracker barrel at the general store have been replaced by the comforts of our modern day homes. While they still have the Mighty Mouse Hunter look, they are called the "Gentle Giants" of catdom. With their clown-like personalities and willingness to play well into old-age, they are an excellent family companion.
Maine Coons rarely meow, using instead a distinctive "trill" or "chirp" for everything from courting to hunting. Generally an easy going, people loving cat, who will follow you about the house trying to "help" in everything you do. Highly Intelligent, Humorous, & Loving.
Whether a "lap" cat or a "next to you" cat Maine Coons are truly a "Companion Cat".
Characteristic's of the Maine Coon Cat
Size: Contrary to popular belief Maine Coons do not usually grow to the 30+ lb. legendary size you have heard about. The reality is, Males average between 14 to 24 lbs. Females typically are 8 to 14 lbs. when fully grown. A slow maturing breed that will not reach their full size until they are four to five years old.
Colors: Brown tabby is the most common Maine Coon color. It is also the color most people think of when they think "Maine Coon". But they also come in many other colors. One for almost everyone. There are also Silver, Red, Blue, Cream, Blue-Silver, & Red-Silver (or Cameo) Tabby's. Females may also come in Tortoiseshell, Torbie, & Calico. Less common are the solid colors, White, Black, or Blue, which may be smoked or shaded. All colors may come with varying amounts of white. The Maine Coon does not come in Chocolate, Lavender, or the Pointed Siamese colors.
Conformation: The Maine Coon should be a well balanced rectangular cat. The torso should be long, and the chest broad. Large boned. The tail, which is a distinctive feature of the Maine Coon, should be at least as long as the body. The head should be slightly longer than it is wide, with a gently concaved profile with high cheekbones and ears that are large, wide at the base, moderately pointed, and well tufted inside. They are set well up on the head approximately an ear's width apart. Their eyes should be large, expressive, and set at a slightly oblique angle.
Coat: To complete the Maine Coon "look" they have long, shaggy, dense coat which is shorter over their backs and front legs, a hooded or Elizabethan ruff, tufting and lynx-tips on the ears, and a great plumy tail. The coat is glossy, heavy, and water-resistant. The coat falls smoothly and is almost maintenance free, a weekly combing will keep it in top condition.