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Discover the majestic Maine Coon

MAGAZINE. It is often huge. Its fur and its majestic tail are supplied. His furry ears and pointed muzzle give him the air of the king of the jungle. But behind these strong qualities hides a loving and very curious cat who easily integrates into people’s daily lives.

This comes from Portugal. Simba and Sylvie from Russia. These Maine Coon cats have all taken refuge in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover in a family breeding. The newcomer, Èva, is the first cat from Quebec in the series.

The kittens are stimulated slowly. (Photo: Ghyslain Bergeron)

The “parents” of these felines were not intended to found a Maine coon breeder. “Our beautiful story is the result of coincidence, because my spouse is an electrician and I am a recognized family educator. The father of one of the children that I looked after had a stud and he decided to sell it due to his relocation. As I had already researched this breed and had an interest, the match was perfect”, explained Amélie Turcotte, owner of the breeding.

For about a year, the mentor revealed the secrets of the profession to the Cyrillic couple, who also took the time to develop spaces dedicated to cats.

“In addition to the investment for the purchase of the breeding, it was necessary to divide rooms in the basement. Two places have thus been reserved for the birth and weaning of kittens. Heating mats and adequate ventilation are necessary. In another room, our male has his bachelor pad and his living room. They are spoiled!” Jérôme Filion explained.

The passion and love for the breed is at the heart of the breeding, which remains family. This is without counting the hours Mrs. Turcotte takes care of the cats.

Sylvie has given birth to a couple of kittens over the past few weeks. (Photo: Ghyslain Bergeron)

“My pleasure is the birth. The first 10 days are critical, but afterwards you can enjoy it. I attach great importance to the kitten’s development. Thus, I introduce stimuli slowly. They are sensitive to noise and smells. After a few weeks they have access to another room where they have access to play. Afterwards they can meet the other cats, the kids in my family environment and even the dog. That makes them excellent cats,” she added.

The Maine Coon is loving, expressive, gentle and he is interested in everything his masters can do. Easy to care for, he is a pleasant pet to raise.

“We have gotten the kittens used to brushing and clipping their claws. It must be done early to desensitize them and that they are not afraid of the instruments. Around 6-7 months, they already have the morphology of adult cats of other breeds! They grow fast. We leave a lot of information to the new host families, because we don’t want to leave anything to chance. We want to make this breed known and pass our passion on to people everywhere,” concluded the Turcotte-Filion couple.

Maine Coon in numbers

  • One of the largest breeds in the world
  • The female weighs between 9 and 13 pounds
  • The male can exceed 14 pounds
  • The Maine Coon has a life expectancy of 14 to 20 years.
  • They have a growth that lasts between three and five years

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