Maine Coons UK FINDING A MAINE COON KITTEN
Finding Maine Coon Kittens for sale is simple enough but it can be a minefield. How do you ensure you find the right kitten?
When looking for a maine coon kitten please look first at the MAINE COON CAT CLUB and the Maine Coon Breed Society websites. Use links from these sites to find good reputable breeders of this wonderful cat. They have useful information about the Maine Coon Cat including colours, guide to buying kittens, breeders and kittens available countrywide.
http://www.maine-coon-cat-club.com
http://www.mainecoonbreedsociety.com

Bargain & Cross Breed Kittens
We have all heard of cowboy builders, well check out the free advertising sites and meet the cowboy breeders too, known as Back Yard Breeders or BYB. You will find many pages of so called Maine Coons or Maine Coon crosses, ready now, available at 8wks, need to leave, no papers etc etc.
Quite frankly I am at the end of my tether hearing horror stories about cats and kittens from BYB that have absolutely no integrity or morals. It is a sad sign of the times that not many weeks pass without hearing of yet another family caught up with stolen deposits, kittens that don't exist, sick kittens or worse already passed. We have ourselves had photos stolen from our website to advertise such kittens.
Except for odd occasions where a genuine accidental mistake mating results in a litter of cross breed babies, the majority of cross breed kittens are purposely bred in an effort to make a few quid. These people have no interest in the Maine Coon Cat as a breed. That is not to say they don’t love their cats but where is the benefit to either breed when crossing? The only reason people are using the Maine Coon to cross is for the size nothing more. Kitten farms are just as common as puppy farms and it is well documented how conditions these poor babies are raised in effect their future health and life. 
On reflection the signs were there, cages upon cages of cats and kittens, matings and births aplenty, no paperwork, lack of information and knowledge of the breed, just a 'one off' litter, so on and so forth. When people call for help or advice regarding the kittens they have bought from a so called breeder (that incidentally was nearly always a really nice woman/man) I try to offer advise if I can and it will help, however it infuriates me that they can't take responsibility for the babies THEY have brought into the world. Largely because quite a lot of them disappear off the face of the earth once you have left their house. Should you have health issues or problems in the future  by the time you ask for help they will likely of gone or deny knowledge. 
Whilst every kitten deserves love just the same as any other animal, buying kittens from non registered parentage is actively supporting those practices. If you are looking for a Maine Coon then do your research for a Maine Coon, if you are looking for a cross then please please go to the Cats Protection or other charity that is in dire need of homes for cats and kittens not to mention donations. Please......................
If such breeders are genuinely interested in the breed and breeding why have they not taken the time to study the breed and buy good healthy breeding cats and do things right with the support and help of a knowledgeable mentor? Simple, because that requires a huge investment of time and money and that would not be the fast turnover they want.

Kittens are advertised cheap, sold at a young age with no papers or pedigree. Claims that they are pedigree but not registered usually mean 'I bought a kitten and decided I would breed a litter without any great thought and without the breeders knowledge as this cat was registered on NON-ACTIVE register. Therefore with that in mind a cat may be a pure breed by parentage but it is a pedigree or pedigreed only with the correct  pedigree and registration documentation.
Many thanks for reading. If some of this information helps just one more person avoid the heartache and pitfalls then its a start.
Please feel free to call any time if you would like any information or help finding your new kitten. There is absolutely no obligation whatsoever to have anything from us now or in the future. Advice and help is always free!!
FINDING A KITTEN
Finding Maine Coon Kittens for sale is simple enough but it can be a minefield. How do you ensure you find the right kitten? Hopefully this page might help a little. It is a long winded version of a straight forward thing.
IF YOU WANT A MAINE COON DO YOUR RESEARCH AND BUY A MAINE COON. IF YOU WANT A CROSS OR MIXED BREED PLEASE PLEASE VISIT THE CATS PROTECTION or OTHER CHARITY THAT ARE IN DIRE NEED OF DONATIONS AND HOMES FOR CATS AND KITTENS. PLEASE........................



The following is not made up just to alarm. Nothing here is untrue or has not been experienced either personally or by someone we know. It is purely to try and help anyone searching for a Maine Coon kitten to find the right kitten, avoid the heartache and some of the pitfalls.

When looking for a maine coon kitten please look FIRST at the MAINE COON CAT CLUB and the Maine Coon Breed Society websites. Use links from these sites to find good reputable breeders of this wonderful cat. They have useful information about the Maine Coon Cat including colours, guide to buying kittens, breeders and kittens available countrywide.
http://www.maine-coon-cat-club.com
http://www.mainecoonbreedsociety.com

Bargain & Cross Breed Kittens
We have all heard of cowboy builders, well check out the free advertising sites and meet the cowboy breeders too, known as Back Yard Breeders or BYB. You will find many pages of so called Maine Coons or Maine Coon crosses, ready now, available at 8wks, need to leave, no papers etc etc.
Quite frankly I am at the end of my tether hearing horror stories about cats and kittens from BYB that have absolutely no integrity or morals. It is a sad sign of the times that not many weeks pass without hearing of yet another family caught up with stolen deposits, traveling to visit kittens that don't exist, sick kittens or worse they have bought kittens and they have already passed. It is also common nowadays for van loads of kittens to be brought from other countries. Often they are taken from their mums underage, transported across the continent and delivered to the UK. No knowing where these precious bundles have come from or how they were raised but you can be pretty sure it wasn't good. They are then given to unscrupulous people to sell from different areas around the country claiming they have bred them. The photographs to advertise them are from websites all over the world, we have ourselves had photos stolen from our website to advertise such kittens. These set ups are appearing all over the UK, its an absolute minefield. This is not hear say, this is FACT!
Except for odd occasions where a genuine accidental mistake mating results in a litter of cross breed babies, the majority of cross breed kittens are purposely bred in an effort to make a few quid. These people have no interest in the Maine Coon Cat as a breed. That is not to say they don't love their cats but where is the benefit to either breed when crossing? The only reason people are using the Maine Coon to cross is for the size nothing more. Kitten farms are just as common as puppy farms and it is well documented how conditions these poor babies are raised in affect their future health, behaviours and life generally. 
On reflection the signs were there, cages upon cages of cats and kittens, matings and births aplenty, no paperwork, lack of information and knowledge of the breed, just a 'one off' litter, so on and so forth. When people call for help or advice regarding the kittens they have bought from a so called breeder (that incidentally was nearly always a really nice woman/man)
I try to offer advise if I can and it will help, however it infuriates me that they can't take responsibility for the babies THEY have brought into the world. I have had several calls from owners that are frightened because their cat is X, Y or Z but have nobody to turn to for general advice. Largely because quite a lot of them disappear off the face of the earth once you have left their house. Should you have health issues or problems in the future by the time you ask for help they will likely of gone or deny knowledge. 
If such breeders are genuinely interested in the breed and breeding why have they not taken the time to study the breed and buy good healthy breeding cats and do things right with the support and help of a knowledgeable mentor? Simple, because that requires a huge investment of time and money and that would not be the fast turnover they want.

Kittens are advertised cheap, sold under age with no papers or pedigree. Claims that they are pedigree but not registered usually means either they're imported or 'I bought a kitten and decided I would breed a litter without any great thought and without the breeders knowledge as this cat was registered on NON-ACTIVE register. Or it could be that their girl has just headed outdoors un-neutered and got pregnant.
Often we get enquiries that say "I don't need a pedigree" or "it's just for a pet" or "it's only a piece of paper". To a certain degree I kind of understand why people would say that but thats not how we do it. Don't get caught out and pay pedigree prices for a non pedigreed kitten or put your kitten on a Facebook group asking is my baby a pedigree. It wasn't when you bought it and it hasn't miraculously registered itself overnight. A cat may be a pure breed by parentage but it is a pedigree or pedigreed only with the correct paperwork and documentation.
Whilst every kitten deserves love just the same as any other animal, buying kittens from non registered breeders and parentage is actively supporting these practices.
DO NOT SUPPORT BACK YARD BREEDERS!!!
Many thanks for reading. If some of this information helps just one more person avoid the heartache and pitfalls then its a start.
Please feel free to call any time if you would like any information or help finding your new kitten. There is absolutely no obligation whatsoever to have anything from us now or in the future. Advice and help is always free!!
Maine Coon Cats & Border Collies - Yorkshire, UK
Maine Coon Cats & Border Collies Yorkshire, UK
A few things worth noting that might help in your search.

So you've seen the kitten you would love advertised on the internet?
Great, contact the breeder and ask for some or even a single new photo no matter how many photos they have on the website/advertisement. A little strange but ask if there is any possibility of having a photo took of the kitten with something you suggest yourself? A piece of paper with todays date on, a blanket, a toy, a silk flower, a paint brush, a book..........anything! Just to prove its current and is the kitten you actually enquired about. I know its a bit odd and some people would probably say no but it would save you driving miles, the cost of fuel and hours of time to find they don't even have that kitten anyway. This has happened recently to me with a puppy, had lots of photos on but when we got there the pup advertised was nowhere in sight. Once bitten i'm afraid.

NEVER EVER part with any money. Do not send a deposit over the internet or any other way without first visiting. I wouldn't even allow you to put a deposit on a kitten without seeing it or indeed meeting you.

Always always visit the breeder. Never buy a kitten through email and have it delivered. Never meet anyone anywhere with a kitten. No excuses, no reasons, no hard luck stories just NEVER.
A breeder that has multiple litters should be considered carefully. Two litters at one time are manageable but thereafter do they have the time to give to 3+ litters in addition to their own adults or is someone missing out? Kittens reared in outside pens are essentially not given the time and experiences a young kitten needs.

Most breeders have their kittens reserved long before they are due to leave. It is uncommon in actual fact pretty rare for you to see a Maine Coon kitten advertised, go to the breeders home to visit and take the kitten home the same day.
Find a breeder, go visit, put your name down or reserve a kitten if they are already born and wait..........and wait.......and wait. Yes it might seem like forever but you can always go visit again. Take note of the surroundings. I dont mean do they live in a mansion with perfect lawns but are the other cats happy look well and in good condition, afraid of people, sociable or hiding and uninterested? Is it clean and organised or is it chaos? Litter trays, feed dishes, toys, beds look clean?

Ask questions by the bucket full. You might be asking about health, character, type, colour, pedigrees, grooming, feeding etc etc   A breeder should be confident in their knowledge and have no problem answering questions. Will you be asked to sign a contract, will all paperwork, vaccination and pedigrees be ready with the kitten. If any of these are a no then why no?
Be prepared for the breeder to ask questions of you too.
I once saw suggested on a website to ask the breeder about Heidi Ho. I'm not going to give the answer here but if a breeder claims they know their breed and are long established they will likely know what its all about :-)

The kittens mum should ALWAYS be available to view. It matters not that the babies have been weaned, mum should still be there to see even if its in a separate room. Obviously there are very extreme reasons ie loss of mum.
If the sire is there you should see him too. However, Dad wouldn't be there if an outside stud was used. Ask who owns dad, for his pedigree name, have they any photos of him? can you see him on the other breeders website? If there is any unconvincing answers you could possibly even drop a quick email to the sires owner? I know i wouldn't mind if someone asked me to confirm.
Litter siblings should be there if there are any. No, they may not be available to you because they are already reserved but personally if still under 13wks I would want to see them too. Its good and right to see them playing and interacting with their litter mates.

If you need any more ideas or advice please dont hesitate to contact us.
A few things worth noting that might help in your search.

So you've seen the kitten you would love advertised on the internet?
Great, contact the breeder and ask for some or even a single new photo no matter how many photos they have on the website/advertisement. A little strange but ask if there is any possibility of having a photo took of the kitten with something you suggest yourself? A piece of paper with todays date on, a blanket, a toy, a silk flower, a paint brush, a book..........anything! Just to prove its current and the kitten you actually enquired about. I know its a bit odd and some people would probably say no but it would save you driving miles, the cost of fuel and hours of time to find they don't even have that kitten anyway. This has happened recently to me with a puppy, had lots of photos on but when we got there the pup advertised was nowhere in sight. Once bitten i'm afraid.

NEVER EVER part with any money. Do not send a deposit over the internet or any other way without first visiting. I wouldn't even allow you to put a deposit on a kitten without seeing it or indeed meeting you.

Always always visit the breeder. Never buy a kitten through email and have it delivered. Never meet anyone anywhere with a kitten. No excuses, no reasons, no hard luck stories just NEVER. A breeder that has multiple litters should be considered carefully. Two litters at one time are manageable but thereafter do they have the time to give to 3+ litters in addition to their own adults or is someone missing out? Kittens reared in outside pens are essentially not given the time and experiences a young kitten needs.

Most breeders have their kittens reserved long before they are due to leave. It is uncommon in actual fact pretty rare for you to see a Maine Coon kitten advertised, go to the breeders home to visit and take the kitten home the same day.
Find a breeder, go visit, put your name down or reserve a kitten if they are already born and wait..........and wait.......and wait. Yes it might seem like forever but you can always go visit again. Take note of the surroundings. I dont mean do they live in a mansion with perfect lawns but are the other cats happy look well and in good condition, afraid of people, sociable or hiding and uninterested? Is it clean and organised or is it chaos? Litter trays, feed dishes, toys, beds look clean?

Ask questions by the bucket full. You might be asking about health, character, type, colour, pedigrees, grooming, feeding etc etc A breeder should be confident in their knowledge and have no problem answering questions. Will you be asked to sign a contract, will all paperwork, vaccination and pedigrees be ready with the kitten. If any of these are a no then why no?
Be prepared for the breeder to ask questions of you too.
I once saw suggested on a website to ask the breeder about Heidi Ho. I'm not going to give the answer here but if a breeder claims they are long established  they will likely know what its all about :-)

The kittens mum should ALWAYS be available to view. It matters not that the babies have been weaned, mum should still be there to see even in a separate room. Obviously there are very extreme reasons ie loss of mum.
If the sire is there you should see him too. However, Dad wouldn't be there if an outside stud was used. Ask who owns dad, for his pedigree name, have they any photos of him? can you see him on the other breeders website? If there is any unconvincing answers you could possibly even drop a quick email to the sires owner? I know i wouldn't mind if someone asked me to confirm.
Litter siblings should be there if there are any. No, they may not be available to you because they are already reserved but personally if still under 13wks I would want to see them too. Its good and right to see them playing and interacting with their litter mates.

If you need any more ideas or advice please dont hesitate to contact us.






Finding Maine Coon Kittens for sale is simple enough but it can be a minefield. How do you ensure you find the right kitten? Hopefully this page might help a little. It is a long winded version of a straight forward thing.
IF YOU WANT A MAINE COON DO YOUR RESEARCH AND BUY A MAINE COON. IF YOU WANT A CROSS OR MIXED BREED PLEASE PLEASE VISIT THE CATS PROTECTION or OTHER CHARITY THAT ARE IN DIRE NEED OF DONATIONS AND HOMES FOR CATS AND KITTENS. PLEASE........................



The following is not made up just to alarm. Nothing here is untrue or has not been experienced either personally or by someone we know. It is purely to try and help anyone searching for a Maine Coon kitten to find the right kitten, avoid the heartache and some of the pitfalls.

When looking for a maine coon kitten please look FIRST at the MAINE COON CAT CLUB and the Maine Coon Breed Society websites. Use links from these sites to find good reputable breeders of this wonderful cat. They have useful information about the Maine Coon Cat including colours, guide to buying kittens, breeders and kittens available countrywide.
http://www.maine-coon-cat-club.com
http://www.mainecoonbreedsociety.com

Bargain & Cross Breed Kittens
We have all heard of cowboy builders, well check out the free advertising sites and meet the cowboy breeders too, known as Back Yard Breeders or BYB. You will find many pages of so called Maine Coons or Maine Coon crosses, ready now, available at 8wks, need to leave, no papers etc etc.
Quite frankly I am at the end of my tether hearing horror stories about cats and kittens from BYB that have absolutely no integrity or morals. It is a sad sign of the times that not many weeks pass without hearing of yet another family caught up with stolen deposits, traveling to visit kittens that don't exist, sick kittens or worse they have bought kittens and they have already passed. It is also common nowadays for van loads of kittens to be brought from other countries. Often they are taken from their mums underage, transported across the continent and delivered to the UK. No knowing where these precious bundles have come from or how they were raised but you can be pretty sure it wasn't good. They are then given to unscrupulous people to sell from different areas around the country claiming they have bred them. The photographs to advertise them are from websites all over the world, we have ourselves had photos stolen from our website to advertise such kittens. These set ups are appearing all over the UK, its an absolute minefield. This is not hear say, this is FACT!
Except for odd occasions where a genuine accidental mistake mating results in a litter of cross breed babies, the majority of cross breed kittens are purposely bred in an effort to make a few quid. These people have no interest in the Maine Coon Cat as a breed. That is not to say they don't love their cats but where is the benefit to either breed when crossing? The only reason people are using the Maine Coon to cross is for the size nothing more. Kitten farms are just as common as puppy farms and it is well documented how conditions these poor babies are raised in effect their future health and life. 
On reflection the signs were there, cages upon cages of cats and kittens, matings and births aplenty, no paperwork, lack of information and knowledge of the breed, just a 'one off' litter, so on and so forth. When people call for help or advice regarding the kittens they have bought from a so called breeder (that incidentally was nearly always a really nice woman/man) I try to offer advise if I can and it will help, however it infuriates me that they can't take responsibility for the babies THEY have brought into the world. Largely because quite a lot of them disappear off the face of the earth once you have left their house. Should you have health issues or problems in the future by the time you ask for help they will likely of gone or deny knowledge. 
If such breeders are genuinely interested in the breed and breeding why have they not taken the time to study the breed and buy good healthy breeding cats and do things right with the support and help of a knowledgeable mentor? Simple, because that requires a huge investment of time and money and that would not be the fast turnover they want.

Kittens are advertised cheap, sold under age with no papers or pedigree. Claims that they are pedigree but not registered usually means either they're imported or 'I bought a kitten and decided I would breed a litter without any great thought and without the breeders knowledge as this cat was registered on NON-ACTIVE register. Or it could be that their girl has just headed outdoors un-neutered and got pregnant.
Often we get enquiries that say "I don't need a pedigree" or "it's just for a pet" or "it's only a piece of paper". To a certain degree I kind of understand why people would say that but thats not how we do it. Don't get caught out and pay pedigree prices for a non pedigreed kitten or put your kitten on a Facebook group asking is my baby a pedigree. It wasn't when you bought it and it hasn't miraculously registered itself overnight. A cat may be a pure breed by parentage but it is a pedigree or pedigreed only with the correct pedigree and registration documentation.
Whilst every kitten deserves love just the same as any other animal, buying kittens from non registered breeders and parentage is actively supporting these practices.
DO NOT SUPPORT BACK YARD BREEDERS!!!
A few things worth noting that might help in your search.

So you've seen the kitten you would love advertised on the internet?
Great, contact the breeder and ask for some or even a single new photo no matter how many photos they have on the website/advertisement. A little strange but ask if there is any possibility of having a photo took of the kitten with something you suggest yourself? A piece of paper with todays date on, a blanket, a toy, a silk flower, a paint brush, a book..........anything! Just to prove its current and is the kitten you actually enquired about. I know its a bit odd and some people would probably say no but it would save you driving miles, the cost of fuel and hours of time to find they don't even have that kitten anyway. This has happened recently to me with a puppy, had lots of photos on but when we got there the pup advertised was nowhere in sight. Once bitten i'm afraid.

NEVER EVER part with any money. Do not send a deposit over the internet or any other way without first visiting. I wouldn't even allow you to put a deposit on a kitten without seeing it or indeed meeting you.

Always always visit the breeder. Never buy a kitten through email and have it delivered. Never meet anyone anywhere with a kitten. No excuses, no reasons, no hard luck stories just NEVER. A breeder that has multiple litters should be considered carefully. Two litters at one time are manageable but thereafter do they have the time to give to 3+ litters in addition to their own adults or is someone missing out? Kittens reared in outside pens are essentially not given the time and experiences a young kitten needs.

Most breeders have their kittens reserved long before they are due to leave. It is uncommon in actual fact pretty rare for you to see a Maine Coon kitten advertised, go to the breeders home to visit and take the kitten home the same day.
Find a breeder, go visit, put your name down or reserve a kitten if they are already born and wait..........and wait.......and wait. Yes it might seem like forever but you can always go visit again. Take note of the surroundings. I dont mean do they live in a mansion with perfect lawns but are the other cats happy look well and in good condition, afraid of people, sociable or hiding and uninterested? Is it clean and organised or is it chaos? Litter trays, feed dishes, toys, beds look clean?

Ask questions by the bucket full. You might be asking about health, character, type, colour, pedigrees, grooming, feeding etc etc A breeder should be confident in their knowledge and have no problem answering questions. Will you be asked to sign a contract, will all paperwork, vaccination and pedigrees be ready with the kitten. If any of these are a no then why no?
Be prepared for the breeder to ask questions of you too.
I once saw suggested on a website to ask the breeder about Heidi Ho. I'm not going to give the answer here but if a breeder claims they are long established they will likely know what its all about :-)

The kittens mum should ALWAYS be available to view. It matters not that the babies have been weaned, mum should still be there to see even in a separate room. Obviously there are very extreme reasons ie loss of mum.
If the sire is there you should see him too. However, Dad wouldn't be there if an outside stud was used. Ask who owns dad, for his pedigree name, have they any photos of him? can you see him on the other breeders website? If there is any unconvincing answers you could possibly even drop a quick email to the sires owner? I know i wouldn't mind if someone asked me to confirm.
Litter siblings should be there if there are any. No, they may not be available to you because they are already reserved but personally if still under 13wks I would want to see them too. Its good and right to see them playing and interacting with their litter mates.

If you need any more ideas or advice please dont hesitate to contact us.
If such breeders are genuinely interested in the breed and breeding why have they not taken the time to study the breed and buy good healthy breeding cats and do things right with the support and help of a knowledgeable mentor? Simple, because that requires a huge investment of time and money and that would not be the fast turnover they want.

Kittens are advertised cheap, sold under age with no papers or pedigree. Claims that they are pedigree but not registered usually means either they're imported or 'I bought a kitten and decided I would breed a litter without any great thought and without the breeders knowledge as this cat was registered on NON-ACTIVE register. Or it could be that their girl has just headed outdoors un-neutered and got pregnant.
Often we get enquiries that say "I don't need a pedigree" or "it's just for a pet" or "it's only a piece of paper". To a certain degree I kind of understand why people would say that but thats not how we do it. Don't get caught out and pay pedigree prices for a non pedigreed kitten or put your kitten on a Facebook group asking is my baby a pedigree. It wasn't when you bought it and it hasn't miraculously registered itself overnight. A cat may be a pure breed by parentage but it is a pedigree or pedigreed only with the correct pedigree and registration documentation.
Whilst every kitten deserves love just the same as any other animal, buying kittens from non registered breeders and parentage is actively supporting these practices.
A few things worth noting that might help in your search.

So you've seen the kitten you would love advertised on the internet?
Great, contact the breeder and ask for some or even a single new photo no matter how many photos they have on the website/advertisement. A little strange but ask if there is any possibility of having a photo took of the kitten with something you suggest yourself? A piece of paper with todays date on, a blanket, a toy, a silk flower, a paint brush, a book..........anything! Just to prove its current and is the kitten you actually enquired about. I know its a bit odd and some people would probably say no but it would save you driving miles, the cost of fuel and hours of time to find they don't even have that kitten anyway. This has happened recently to me with a puppy, had lots of photos on but when we got there the pup advertised was nowhere in sight. Once bitten i'm afraid.

NEVER EVER part with any money. Do not send a deposit over the internet or any other way without first visiting. I wouldn't even allow you to put a deposit on a kitten without seeing it or indeed meeting you.

Always always visit the breeder. Never buy a kitten through email and have it delivered. Never meet anyone anywhere with a kitten. No excuses, no reasons, no hard luck stories just NEVER. A breeder that has multiple litters should be considered carefully. Two litters at one time are manageable but thereafter do they have the time to give to 3+ litters in addition to their own adults or is someone missing out? Kittens reared in outside pens are essentially not given the time and experiences a young kitten needs.

Most breeders have their kittens reserved long before they are due to leave. It is uncommon in actual fact pretty rare for you to see a Maine Coon kitten advertised, go to the breeders home to visit and take the kitten home the same day.
Find a breeder, go visit, put your name down or reserve a kitten if they are already born and wait..........and wait.......and wait. Yes it might seem like forever but you can always go visit again. Take note of the surroundings. I dont mean do they live in a mansion with perfect lawns but are the other cats happy look well and in good condition, afraid of people, sociable or hiding and uninterested? Is it clean and organised or is it chaos? Litter trays, feed dishes, toys, beds look clean?

Ask questions by the bucket full. You might be asking about health, character, type, colour, pedigrees, grooming, feeding etc etc A breeder should be confident in their knowledge and have no problem answering questions. Will you be asked to sign a contract, will all paperwork, vaccination and pedigrees be ready with the kitten. If any of these are a no then why no?
Be prepared for the breeder to ask questions of you too.
I once saw suggested on a website to ask the breeder about Heidi Ho. I'm not going to give the answer here but if a breeder claims they are long established they will likely know what its all about :-)

The kittens mum should ALWAYS be available to view. It matters not that the babies have been weaned, mum should still be there to see even in a separate room. Obviously there are very extreme reasons ie loss of mum.
If the sire is there you should see him too. However, Dad wouldn't be there if an outside stud was used. Ask who owns dad, for his pedigree name, have they any photos of him? can you see him on the other breeders website? If there is any unconvincing answers you could possibly even drop a quick email to the sires owner? I know i wouldn't mind if someone asked me to confirm.
Litter siblings should be there if there are any. No, they may not be available to you because they are already reserved but personally if still under 13wks I would want to see them too. Its good and right to see them playing and interacting with their litter mates.

If you need any more ideas or advice please dont hesitate to contact us.

Finding Maine Coon Kittens for sale is simple enough but it can be a minefield. How do you ensure you find the right kitten? Hopefully this page might help a little. It is a long winded version of a straight forward thing.
IF YOU WANT A MAINE COON DO YOUR RESEARCH AND BUY A MAINE COON. IF YOU WANT A CROSS OR MIXED BREED PLEASE PLEASE VISIT THE CATS PROTECTION or OTHER CHARITY THAT ARE IN DIRE NEED OF DONATIONS AND HOMES FOR CATS AND KITTENS. PLEASE........................


The following is not made up just to alarm. Nothing here is untrue or has not been experienced either personally or by someone we know. It is purely to try and help anyone searching for a Maine Coon kitten to find the right kitten, avoid the heartache and some of the pitfalls.

When looking for a maine coon kitten please look FIRST at the MAINE COON CAT CLUB and the Maine Coon Breed Society websites. Use links from these sites to find good reputable breeders of this wonderful cat. They have useful information about the Maine Coon Cat including colours, guide to buying kittens, breeders and kittens available countrywide.
http://www.maine-coon-cat-club.com
http://www.mainecoonbreedsociety.com

Bargain & Cross Breed Kittens
We have all heard of cowboy builders, well check out the free advertising sites and meet the cowboy breeders too, known as Back Yard Breeders or BYB. You will find many pages of so called Maine Coons or Maine Coon crosses, ready now, available at 8wks, need to leave, no papers etc etc.
Quite frankly I am at the end of my tether hearing horror stories about cats and kittens from BYB that have absolutely no integrity or morals. It is a sad sign of the times that not many weeks pass without hearing of yet another family caught up with stolen deposits, traveling to visit kittens that don't exist, sick kittens or worse they have bought kittens and they have already passed. It is also common nowadays for van loads of kittens to be brought from other countries. Often they are taken from their mums underage, transported across the continent and delivered to the UK. No knowing where these precious bundles have come from or how they were raised but you can be pretty sure it wasn't good. They are then given to unscrupulous people to sell from different areas around the country claiming they have bred them. The photographs to advertise them are from websites all over the world, we have ourselves had photos stolen from our website to advertise such kittens. These set ups are appearing all over the UK, its an absolute minefield. This is not hear say, this is FACT!
Except for odd occasions where a genuine accidental mistake mating results in a litter of cross breed babies, the majority of cross breed kittens are purposely bred in an effort to make a few quid. These people have no interest in the Maine Coon Cat as a breed. That is not to say they don't love their cats but where is the benefit to either breed when crossing? The only reason people are using the Maine Coon to cross is for the size nothing more. Kitten farms are just as common as puppy farms and it is well documented how conditions these poor babies are raised in effect their future health and life. 
On reflection the signs were there, cages upon cages of cats and kittens, matings and births aplenty, no paperwork, lack of information and knowledge of the breed, just a 'one off' litter, so on and so forth. When people call for help or advice regarding the kittens they have bought from a so called breeder (that incidentally was nearly always a really nice woman/man) I try to offer advise if I can and it will help, however it infuriates me that they can't take responsibility for the babies THEY have brought into the world. Largely because quite a lot of them disappear off the face of the earth once you have left their house. Should you have health issues or problems in the future by the time you ask for help they will likely of gone or deny knowledge. 
DO NOT SUPPORT BACK YARD BREEDERS!!!
PLANS

We hope to have babies in the beginning of 2019, around February time.
We do have a list of interested and potential homes for this litter, however, please feel free to contact us as plans can and do change. Also if you are interested in any future litters.