Thread: Advice on new kitten

Hi everyone,
I've just placed my deposit on my new gorgeous Maine coon kitten. Just wondering if anyone knows if it's normal that I have to sign a contract to say I will castrate him. (I was planning on doing this anyways as I want him as a pet only), but a friend told me it is my choice once I buy him.
The breeder told me that to buy a MC and wanting to breed him I would have to pay around a 1000 pound. Does that sound right?
Sorry for my lack of knowledge I'm a first time pedigree buyer!
Thanks all
Jen x

Yes that sounds about right.
The breeders here will only sell an entire kitten to a registered breeder, otherwise the kitten is desexed before we get him.
This helps to stop the backyard breeders and cross breeds. This happens with all pedigree kittens in Australia.

Thanks, was just curious really!
Can't wait to get my baby boy-who judging by your pic is exactly the same colouring-gorgeous!
X

I make all my new kitten owners sign a contract to say they will be spayed/neutered before they are 6 months old and no-one has ever questioned it.

Your friend is wrong to say it is your choice as your breeder has sold to you as a pet.

What are you getting Jenny?
My boy is a black silver classic tabby. He's getting a lot lighter though as he's getting older (he's only 4 months though

Great news about the kitten Jen, and I echo what Louise said above. Harry is now 6 months and we have just had him neutered. Now the fun bit, we need info on this new baby, A boy, silver tabby ? you do realise I am going to be soooooo jealous. Got any piccs yet ?