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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 perspective cat owner needs to find a reputable breeder from which to purchase a Maine Coon kitten.

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 perspective cat owner needs to find a reputable breeder from which to purchase a Maine Coon kitten.

Not all Maine Coon cat breeders are devoted to the development of the cat breed. Some animal breeders choose to breed Maine Coon cats to make money off the breed's popularity. A prospective Maine Coon kitten owner needs to look for an ethical breeder who is knowledgeable of the 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 cat breeder can provide a Maine Coon kitten that is show quality or pet quality. The prospective Maine Coon kitten owner needs to purchase a show quality Maine Coon kitten if there is a chance that they may want to participate in cat shows in the future.

One recommended source for finding a reputable Maine Coon cat breeder is to attend a cat show. Someone looking to purchase a Maine Coon cat will not see available kittens out the cat show, but cat breeders who are members of the sponsoring association of the cat show are may be available to answer questions about the breed and availability of Maine Coon kittens.

Someone looking to purchase a Maine Coon kitten may want to search the registry of cat breeders who are members of a cat an association like the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). Breeders who are members of an association are more likely to have a reading plan that reflects the characteristics of the breed standard.

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 pedigree of available kittens should be checked by the prospective cat owner. Instances of inbreeding are red flags that the breeder may not have the best cat breeding practices. Accidental inbreeding does occur occasionally at reputable catteries, but inbreeding should not frequently occur.