For Sale Maine Coon kittens

Margaret Mae Heart
329 South Briarwood
Norwich, Kansas 67118
316-841-1758
620-478-2763
No refunds on deposits
A plus health records
This includes the first vet visit, booster shots and worming. ABOUT MY KITTENS My babies are born in my bedroom and stay with me for the first five to six weeks. Then I move them to their very own playroom.The kittens are using the litterbox by the time they are three to four weeks old.They are also starting to eat solid food at this time.My primary cat food is Purina Kitten food. It gives my cats a wonderful hair coat. At the start, I also feed Whiskas. I take the kittens to my veterinarian for the first time at six weeks of age. My vet recommends the 4-way shot, which they get at six, nine, and twelve weeks, from my vet each time. My adults are all negative for feline luekemia. I have not had any heart problems in my cats.
Maine Coon

Maine Coon Complexion (based on 5111 cats) Activeness sleepy very active Intelligence silly genius Curiosity not curious very curious Friendliness timid affectionate Vocal not vocal very vocal

Trademark Traits:
Bushy tail and tuft paws

Dog-like friendliness

People oriented

Easy going

Big boned and barrel chest

Some Ideal Human Companions:
Families with children

Singles with other pets

First-time cat owners

What They’re Like to Live With:
Maine Coons can rival the size of small dogs and are highly intelligent, playful and energetic. They thrive in families that include children and other pets, including dogs. Be aware that they are very dexterous and are capable of using their front paws like raccoons to scoop up food. They like to dunk favorite toys in water bowls. They have been known to stretch up, wrap their front paws on door knobs and open doors. They tend to be a hardy breed, but are at risk for hip dysplasia, polycystic kidney disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Things You Should Know:
Bestowed many nicknames, including “Gentle Giant,” “Feline Greeters of the World” and “Shags.” This longhaired breed requires minimal grooming because they keep their coats in top condition. Look like small bobcats. They are slow growers, reaching full maturity by age 4 or 5.

Maine Coon History:
According to legend, British Captain Cook sailed up and down the New England coasts in the 1800s and took some of his seafaring cats with him when he came into port. These ship cats mated with those on land with people referring to them as “Coon’s cats.” Another legend mentions that these cats originally belonged to Marie Antoinette and were smuggled aboard boats bound for America as she was beheaded. A true all-American cat, the Maine Coon was first shown at professional cat shows in 1878 and now ranks second in popularity only to the Persian in the 2007 Cat Fanciers Association’s breed registry. It is also recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA).

The Look of the Maine Coon:
The Maine Coon’s shaggy, weatherproof coat, full plume tail and ear tufts provide protection from harsh winters. The coat comes in three types – down, fawn and guard. The thick ruff around the neck and bushy tail shield serve to insulate the body and keep it warm. The square-shaped head is broad, the ears are large and the eyes are big, expressive, and wide set. The breed’s muscular body features a broad chest and big boned frame. The female Maine Coon weighs between eight and 12 pounds while the males can weigh up to 20 pounds. Their bodies can stretch up to 40 inches in length.

Cat Specialists

The American Association of feline Practitioners is an organization that promotes feline healthcare. Vetinary members of the association have a special interest in cats and many work in feline-only vetinary clinics. To look up a vetinary who is a member of this group, visit www.aafponline.org.

The American Board of Vetinary Practioners is a certified organization of vetinarians with expertise in clinical practice. There are currently 74 board-certified diplomates in feline practice. To find a board-certified feline practice specialist, visit www.abvp.com.

When I was a freshman in college, I knew I would get along great with my dorm roommate, after all, she was an animal lover, too. One late night while studying, we got to talking about our pets back home, and she mentioned she had a Maine coon named Max. "He's really big, she told me. I asked how bit, and she showed me by holding her hands quite a distance apart. "I don't believe it!" I exclaimed, while thinking to myself that she had to be exaggerating.
Imagine my surprise when I finally got to meet Max later that year. The grey tabby was the biggest cat I had ever seen! As he lounged on the couch, I appraoched a bit warily. Would this enormous cat be friendly?" You can hold him if you want," she offered. I heaved him into my arms, utterly shocked at the weight of this massive cat. Most cats I had been around only weighed 7 or 8 pounds. Max let me pick him up, then snuggled in and began to purr. I immediately knew that was my kind of cat.
Maine Coons are known for their size--it's not uncommon to find a Maine Coon weighing 20 pounds or more--but not everyone knows that these cats also have big personalities. Maine Coons are loyal, gentle family cats than not only get along with children and other cats, but often with dogs, too.
Are you thinking about adding a Maine Coon to your life? If you are anything like me, when you meet one of these magnificent creatures you will want to say "Supersize me!"
21st Century Maine Coons
Today, the Maine Coon is the second most popular pedigreed cat in the United States, behind the Persian, and still a favorite at cat shows. People love to gasp and marvel at the Maine Coon's sheer size, big paws and wildcat ear tufts. The Maine Coon may have increased in size a bit due to fashion, although extra-large Maine Coons have probably always popped up here and there throughout history. Some breeders also think the expressions have changed a bit, at least in some lines. "Different breeders have gone their own way with different looks. THe standard used to be a sweet look, but that's been taken out and some people breed for a more feral look today.
The wilder look is characterized by ears slightly closer together, smaller eyes and a longer muzzle. Others have the sweeter look, with eyes a little larger and a little farther apart, and a slightly shorter but still square muzzle. This sweeter look is probably more characteristic of the early Maine Coons.
But all Maine Coons should suggest a series of rectangles; rectangular head, rectangular body, and rectangular muzzle. And, even though we know they can't breed with raccoons or bobcats, they should still look, teasingly like they could--ear tuffs and all.
Finally, Maine Coons should also retain that classic Maine Coon temperament; mellow, laid back and self-confident--part of what makes tem Maine Coons. They are suppose to be pretty amendable to handling. They should be friendly and easy going. THey should live up to the nickname 'gentle giant.'
Evaluate the personality

Now it's time to make some educated guesses about which kittens in the group are easy going, which are lively, which are more talkative, which are friendly and which are pioneers.

A laid-back kitten generally has a quieter personality and is last to join in to play. An energetic kitten is more outgoing, readily and quickly joining in the play. With an average litter of four to seven kittens, you'll either see a range of personalities or a more homogenous group.

Almost every litter has an alph kitten. Often, one kitten is more adventurous than the others. It is the first one to climb out of the box over the gate onto the bed. This one usually grows up to be spunky and into everything.

This energetic alpha cat usually attracts the most attention from visitors. I find when people come to meet a litter, they will naturally play with the one that happens to be the most playful. People often incorrectly think the other kittens aren't friendly or don't give those a chance.

Some kittens are more social at an earlier age, and some take a but longer to love their humans. It is the same with vocality and energy.

Maine Coons are soft-voiced and rarely gabby. However, some are more talkative than others. They make a trilling or chrirping sound rather than the standard meow. Generally Maine Coons do a conversational type of chipring. They almost have a dialog with you. They chirp to each other, even the little kittens with that sound.

These attributes may change as the kittens mature or move into different rates. The kittens settle down by the time they are about 1 year old, 18 months at the latest. Eventually, they all become laid back, but still playful because it is the basic nature of the Maine Coons.

10 Reasons to Own a Maine Coon
1. This super-sized cat will warm your heart as well as your lap.
2. Forget meowing--that's far too ordinary for the Maine Coon. Yours will deliver a cute chirrup to say hello.
3. Maine Coons are indeed large, making them great conversation pieces.
4. A mouse in the house? No worries--Maine Coons have mousing in their blood.
5. When it comes to playing fetch, a Maine Coon may give a dog a run for its money.
6. The Maine Coon is one intelligent cat--it's even capable of learning tricks.
7. Maine Coons look a little like raccons or bobcats, but there's nothing wild about this laid-back cat.
8. Nothing is more calming than a warm, purring Maine Coon.
9. The Maine Coon is a mellow felow--he might even get along with your dog!
10. Maine Coons are affectionate, but never needy.