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To produce healthy, happy, and
beautiful Maine Coons
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To keep quality above
quantity.
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To work with other breeders
who have similar standards.
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To actively show our cats (in
TICA)
as we believe showing is essential to know that our Maine Coons meet
the breed standard. Showing also provides great networking between
friends & breeders.
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If a breeding cat has a poor temperament,
genetic defect, any signs of
Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy*disclaimer
(HCM), or
hip
dysplasia (HD) they will NOT be a part of our program (and instead will
be spayed/neutered).
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Our breeding
cats are all negative for the one known DNA mutation associated with
Feline HCM. The same can be said for the boys to whom they are bred
which ensures we produced kittens that are ALL negative for the same mutation.
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We are members of
TICA's
Voluntary Responsible Breeders Program. Through this
program, we follow a strict code of ethics.
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To continually earn merit in
TICA
as an OUTSTANDING CATTERY. Our home and breeding program have
been inspected by our licensed veterinarian and earned a "perfect"
score every year.
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We model our program after the
Code
of Ethics set forth by the Maine Coon Breeders' and Fanciers' Association
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All of our breedings are carefully
planned, with every cat's pedigree kept in mind. We believe that
"in breeding" can result in unhealthy cats.
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ALL of our cats are regularly examined and
vaccinated by our vets.
We have a wonderful working relationship with our vets & their staff
in both Las Vegas and St. Louis. Feel free to contact them as a
reference to the care we provide our cats & the good health they are all in.
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To remain an
active member/officer of a cat club. I'm currently a President of
The Buckeye oHIo Rollers and member of Heart of
Americats.
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I'm very proud to be the
sponsor/mentor of Kaiti Dell, a
junior achiever in
TICA. Kaiti helped raise our Glitter & cares
for our Rowdy.
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I am the
editor
of the
Maine Coon Breeders & Fanciers Association's
(MCBFA) newsletter The Scratch Sheet.
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I make every attempt to keep current with the
latest in feline health and breed information, as it becomes available.
