Thread: Top tips for contacting a breeder?

Hi everyone, we've been thinking of getting a Maine Coon for a few years now but as our little boy is a bit older (and has learnt to be gentle with animals!) and we finally have a big enough house we are putting the plans in motion.

I know a breeder personally and I've been to the house many times so I know the set up etc. My problem is I don't know how to approach the subject on the phone when the next litter is ready to view. The breeder says that she refuses viewings if the people calling don't sound right for the kittens over the phone.

What questions will a breeder ask and what top tips would you give for expressing interest? I'd rather go with this breeder than further afield as I know they are reputable.

I've read as much as I can about the care of a Maine Coon and the temperament and size and feeding etc so I'm not going into this completely clueless although I'm looking forward to learning through experience too. It's just getting the cat that is the problem at the moment!