Thread: Going to look at an MC some advice

So going to look at this little bundle of fluff on Monday



I have been told both the mum and dad are MC's but not registered should I be worried at all by that?

Does it look like an MC?

Is there anything I should look for on the kitten when seeing it?

Having read through some threads some things I need to do like child proof the cleaning cupboard, also need to find some way to block the base of the cooker in as it has a good 4" gap under it and I am sure a hot oven and a fluffy MC do not mix.

Will need to get litter tray, bowls etc but what recommendations for foot and litter? I am based in the UK

Many thanks

Dave

I would only be worried if i was paying Maine Coon prices and it wasnt a Maine Coon.

Lovely kitten, looks like a real MC.If you like it take it

Originally Posted by BasilHayden

I would only be worried if i was paying Maine Coon prices and it wasnt a Maine Coon.

My thoughts but what still niggles at me is its half the price of other MC kittens, which makes me wonder if its too good to be true. But as the parents are not registered might just have to take the chance.

Originally Posted by deovolens

Lovely kitten, looks like a real MC.If you like it take it

She does seem to have the traits the fluffy ears, and feet, but will have to see her first, then decide

Kimbie

Just been sent another pic of her, from the side, and I am sure I heard someone say the tail should be as long as the kitten? Is this true?

Kimbie

Yep I would be worried as to the reason why mum & dad are not registered MC's,its not to say that they aren't genuine MC's but very often the reason why they are not registered is because people have gone behind the backs of the original breeder's contract & ignored the fact that their babes are on the "no progeny to be registered". If they then allow their cats to breed they can't be legally registered under any of the cat registration bodies,I would certainly query as to why none of them are registered & very often they are the type of people who although they say they will be there to support you actually turn out not to be if you have a problem,just be very very careful.......

Thanks for the replies, I have asked them if the mum and dad are registered with the GCCF.

Their ad does say the kittens being sold as pets not registered so could mean mum and dad are, but will wait to here back.

If they come back and say are registered am I out of line asking for proof?

Thanks

Kimbie

Well so far we have gone from the carrier to under the kitchen cupboards to under the table and now behind the sofa, I assume this is all normal, but worried about leaving her behind the sofa all night, should I try and pull her out?

I'd suggest letting her just come out all on her own. I doubt she'll be behind the sofa all night. The curiosity of any cat will get the better of it and she will be out and exploring in no time.

Oh I am sure she will be, just not keen on leaving her behind the sofa when goto bed, would prefer she was in the kitchen over night