Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How big do Maine Coons get?
A: Males typically reach 15–25 lbs; females 12–18 lbs. They grow slowly and may take up to 3–4 years to fully mature.
Q: Do Maine Coons require special grooming?
A: They need regular brushing (2–3 times weekly) to prevent tangles and shedding. Most tolerate grooming well.
Q: When can kittens go to their new homes?
A: Most Maine Coon kittens go home at 12 weeks after vetting, vaccinations, and socialization. Kittens may occasionally stay a few weeks longer if it’s in the kitten’s best interest.
Q: Are your kittens registered?
A: Yes — every litter is registered with The International Cat Association (TICA) and paperwork will be provided upon request with proof of spay or neuter.
Q: What’s included with a kitten?
A: Appropriate vaccinations(2x), full de-worming, microchip, vet exams(2x), TICA registration, 2-year health guarantee, deluxe carrier, 30-days of free pet insurance, and a contract.
Q: Can I visit the cattery?
A: Visits may be scheduled after the kitten’s first core vaccine (at 8 weeks of age in most cases). We are a closed cattery which means we do not allow any visitors inside our home. This is not just a place were we breed Maine Coons- this is our place of private residence and we value privacy and our safety. If you are local we can arrange to meet in a safe, public area so you can meet your kitten. We typically offer video calls, videos, and pictures updates most often.
Q: Do you offer a waitlist?
A: Yes — we operate on a waitlist for future litters, especially for specific colors or traits. You can join our waitlist to be able to select a kitten by signing our contract and placing a deposit of $500. The contract and deposit secures your pick order to select a kitten when kittens become available to adopt around 8 weeks of age. We offer kittens exclusively to our waitlist before offering them to the public.
Q: Do you offer transportation?
A: Yes — case by case. We offer transportation within a certain radius for an hourly rate. There are also 3rd party pet transportation services available if you need transportation assistance.
Q: What health testing do you perform?
A: We utilize Wisdom Panel / Optimal Selection on our program cats and also preform echocardiograms. We do offer a 2-year health guarantee against HCM, PKD, and SMD.
Q: Do you offer breeding rights?
A: Yes — case by case. We offer breeding rights only to established or friendly catteries who have experience breeding and showing their cats.
Q: Can Maine Coons be outside?
A: Our contract stipulates your cat remain indoors only. This is important for keeping your cat safe and healthy. All warranties and guarantees are voided if this rule is broken.
Q: How much does a kitten cost?
A: Adoption Pricing is specific to each kitten, but generally $2,800-$3,200. Special traits such as Phoenix color can generally cost around $5,000-$6,000 depending on availability.