Maine coon history is fascinating and mysterious! Domestic cats are not native to the American continent, but they are believed to have arrived with colonizing Europeans on ships. Maine coons are one of only two breeds of cats that originated in the United States.

They adapted to their climate with rugged looks, large jaws, strong bodies, double coats, snowshoe paws, and winning personalities. When Maine coons were noticed by cat fanciers on farms and around harbors in Maine, their popularity soon grew from local to national. A black tabby called Cosie won the CFA Cat Show at Madison Square Garden in 1895.

More exotic breeds took center stage for many years, and breed preservation efforts began in the 1950s, so even the most historic official pedigrees usually stop in the 1960s, like Shera and Messi’s do.

By the 1970s and 1980s, Maine Coons had gained popularity again, and they’ve continued to win hearts because of their loving companionship, affectionate nature, and unique appearance.

Yes, we are registered with The International Cattery Association and we voluntarily commit to their Outstanding Cattery Code of Ethics. All of our kittens are purebred Maine Coons and eligible for TICA or CFA registration.

A pedigreed kitten will have at least three generations of registered Maine Coon ancestry. Some of Jolly Good’s cats’ pedigrees go back more than 50 years! If you like American History, this is a fun rabbit hole.

If you’re a fellow nerd and would like to look more deeply into your kitten’s pedigree, please let me know and I can tell you more!

Our breeding cats were selected from healthy lines with no known or reported health issues. They undergo Optimal Selection Wisdom Panel genetic testing and are completely clear of known genetic mutations that cause common health issues in Maine Coons. Pedigrees are test-mated and analyzed for breeding safety. Both receive regular veterinary care and have no clinical symptoms of HCM or HD. Adult cats undergo yearly HCM screening echocardiograms and hip dysplasia screening X rays while they are in the breeding program.

We do this extensive research on our lines and serial health testing as part of our ethical commitment breed healthy kittens for our families.

We are a closed cattery, so we do not allow in-person visits. This is to protect the health and safety of our cats, kittens, and ourselves.

You can schedule a video call with the kittens and Joanna before reservation day to see how the kittens interact, and after you’ve reserved a kitten before homecoming. Once you have reserved a kitten, I will send weekly updates to you by email or text. I also post videos and pictures of the kittens frequently in the private FB group for approved applicants.

All kittens will have the following before leaving the cattery:

Two doses of FVRCP

Deworming

Veterinary Physical Exam

Local meet up is free, within 20 miles of the cattery (Crozet, Va), including to the CHO Airport.

CHO has quick direct flights to/from: Washington DC, Charlotte, Atlanta, New York, and Chicago.

Delivery of your kitten is possible to anywhere in the world by courier/pet travel nanny. This is at the expense of the buyer, and I can support you in arranging this.

We offer a 1 year health guarantee for genetic diseases including: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia, pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKDef), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and polycystic kidney disease.

Many feline health issues are triggered by stress. We’ll help you make your kitten’s transition to your home as low-stress as possible by raising them in an active household and providing instructions for you for easing acclimation.

Some health issues in Maine coons are exacerbated by lifestyle, such as diet, activity level, grooming, and other environmental factors. We offer a lifetime of cat care support for our kittens’ families.

Our cats and kittens are fed Royal Canin kitten food until the age of 18 months, and anytime a female is pregnant or nursing. Then they transition to Royal Canin adult cat food.

It’s important to feed Maine Coons a protein rich diet with a high moisture content to promote health and longevity. Our male and a queening female eats about 4-6 five ounce cans of canned wet food per day each, plus having dry food and water always available.

Many people are passionate about raw feeding their cats, but we have chosen not to do this at this time due to risk of contamination. We support buyers in whatever safe and nutritious feeding method they choose for their kitten.

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