GC, GP Sunnywood Sierra Mist
Silver Patched Mackerel Tabby with White
The Maine Coon
Cat is thought to have been in existence for hundreds of years, living in the forests in Maine.
Later they migrated to the farms
in Maine and were known as a working farm cat. In 1895 The Maine Coon Cat
made strides by winning the first cat show which was held in New York
City. After this feat they dropped out of sight and in the 60's there was
a re-introduction of this breed, which was then accepted for registration
by CFA.
This cat has a great disposition
so much so that they have been called the "Gentle Giant".
They are America's only purebred
cat.
Our Maine Coon cats are screened for HD and HCM. At the
age of two we begin
echocardiograms to make sure our cats have healthy
hearts.
Currently, the recommended method is Cardiac ultrasound to identify
early warning signs of HCM, the most common heart disease in cats.
Even
with careful screening, no breeder can guarantee that their cats
are free
from this condition, but we do our best to minimize the risk.