While the Maine Coon has become very popular, so have its imitations.
Purists will have noticed that Mojito, our cat, is unfortunately not a "purebred" cat, but a Maine Coon type or "appearance cat".
That doesn't stop us from loving him, of course, but it must be admitted, we were very lucky.
These unscrupulous breeders play with the health of cats and the happiness of adopters.
The most important thing is to demand registration with the LOOF (Official Book of Feline Origins) with a pedigree that lists the cat's genealogy over several generations and recognizes its status as a "purebred cat".
Trust breeders whose profession it is, not mere breeders.
It's not just a matter of "cat papers" but of its health.
The pedigree allows, among other things, to identify the cat's origins and thus estimate its degree of inbreeding.
The most important thing is that when you get a purebred cat, which costs around €1000, you want the best for it.
The pedigree therefore ensures the genotype of cats for genetic diseases listed in its breed.
To summarize, a good breeder will have performed cardiac and renal ultrasound and DNA tests before breeding their Maine Coon, will not let their kittens leave before 3 months (spayed/neutered and vaccinated) with all proper paperwork and a veterinary certificate of good health.
If you don't have all this, run away, it could cost you dearly, in addition to the enormous pain of seeing your pet suffer.
If you are a Maine Coon lover like us, don't hesitate to visit La boutique du Maine Coon
