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Frquently Asked Questions

This page is designed for those who have never owned a Maine Coon or other pedigree cat before. It contains some of the useful information I wish I’d been able to find when I was first looking!

“If you want a pet that’s independent, lives mainly outdoors or doesn’t need much attention, get a plant”.

Cats are sociable animals, and providing them with a good environment means a happy, healthy, long-lived cat.

Considering a kitten?
If you are away all day, and your kitten is going to live indoors, please consider two kittens rather than one! A cat confined to the house all day with no company will lead a boring, potentially miserable life. If you don’t want two pedigree cats, consider another cat from a rescue centre (the rescue centre personnel will be able to advise you which of their cats may be suited to a life indoors). Most kittens and cats, from different breeds and litters, will adapt to one another.

1. Considering a pedigree kitten?
2. Considering a Maine Coon kitten?
3. Considering a Burmilla or Asian kitten?
4. Considering a Turkish Angora kitten?
5. How much will it cost?
6 . Choosing a kitten.
7 . What you will need before you bring your kitten home
8 . Kitten-proofing your home
9 . Collecting your kitten
10 . Your kitten’s first few days at home
11 . Showing your cat
a. The GCCF, Felis Britannica and TICA.
b. Preparing for a cat show – washing the cat!
c. What happens at a cat show.
12. Final note

Some of the text on caring for a new kitten has been reproduced from the GCCF’s pages on the same topic.