Maine Coon Breeding

At our cattery, the selection of our breeding cats is the result of extensive research, hard work, and deep dedication.

Choosing our breeding cats is a crucial step in the reproduction process. They are selected with the utmost meticulousness for their physical qualities—such as their size, profile, head height, tail length, and temperament—but above all, for their health. We travel across France and Europe to acquire high-quality breeding cats to improve and strengthen our bloodlines. We study pedigrees and lineages with great care.

From the selection of our breeding cats to the delivery of the kittens, we strive to be uncompromising at every stage, making our breeding policy a key element of our work as breeders.

The Maine Coon is a cat with a very long growth period (up to 4 years old). Consequently, females must not be bred too young to avoid harming their health. This is why our cats do not reproduce before the age of 15 months at the earliest.

We are very close to all of our cats. This is by no means an intensive cattery that relentlessly exploits its animals without caring for their health and welfare. We have a breeding policy where our cats live with us and never in cages, boxes, or outdoor pens. Their well-being is our absolute priority!

Before breeding our females, they are tested for genetic diseases, and heart and kidney ultrasounds are performed to ensure no diseases or malformations are present. If unfortunately, the test results are poor, the female is retired from breeding.

At 30 days of pregnancy, an ultrasound is performed to estimate the number of kittens and to verify the viability of the pregnancy. Then, one week before delivery, an X-ray is taken to confirm the exact kitten count.

Gestation in Maine Coons lasts between 65 and 70 days, with an average litter size of 5 kittens.

The birthing stage is highly important and delicate; it requires perfect preparation beforehand to handle any situation and to support our queens in the best possible conditions. Even though birth is one of the most beautiful things in the world, it also brings risks for both the mother and the kittens. Therefore, we must be ready to intervene at any moment, which is why we sleep right next to our queens when they are close to their due date.