Why Transparency Matters in a Maine Coon Breeder

When you’re searching for a Maine Coon kitten, you’re not just buying a cat. You’re choosing a breeder, a program, and the foundation of your future companion’s health and temperament. Transparency matters because trust matters.

At our cattery, we believe families deserve to know exactly what they’re bringing into their home. That means being open about health testing, pedigrees, and the way our cats are raised. It means answering questions clearly. It means providing documentation when asked. It means nothing is hidden behind vague promises or “just trust me.”

Health testing is not optional in responsible breeding. Echocardiograms for HCM, hip evaluations, genetic panels, and clear pedigrees are part of ethical practice. These are not marketing tools — they are safeguards for the future of the breed and for the families who love these cats.

Transparency also includes lifestyle. Our cats are raised in-home. They are part of our daily life, exposed to normal household sounds, routines, and interactions. We don’t operate behind closed doors or keep our breeding program separate from our family life. What you see is what you get.

A transparent breeder will:

• Share health testing information

• Explain their breeding decisions

• Be honest about strengths and limitations

• Welcome questions instead of avoiding them

• Care deeply about where their kittens go

  
  

If you ever feel rushed, dismissed, or given incomplete information, that’s a signal to pause. Ethical breeders understand that informed families make the best homes.

Maine Coons are extraordinary cats — intelligent, social, and deeply bonded to their people. They deserve breeding programs built on integrity, not shortcuts.

Transparency isn’t about perfection. It’s about accountability. It’s about being proud of the work behind the scenes. It’s about long-term responsibility to the breed and to every family that trusts us. When you choose a breeder, choose one who is comfortable with the lights on.