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post #31 of 34
9/13/09 at 6:54pm
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Allmycats-- Yes, I know the Turkish Van breeder you met! We're good pals Missi's blue boy (Grover) is actually out of my breeding. He was the coolest kitten growing up, so tolerant. I could toss him in the air and flip him upside-down and he'd be purring all the way. Did you get to feel his coat? Just like a rabbit. . . Amazingly enough, he was from a litter of 9, and all survived.

Missi's newest litter has the same sire as our very first show cat, Otto. They're all cute and very well marked. Keep her info in your files, she will have many exciting litters in the future.

If you're trying to decide between Vans and Coons, she should be a good person to talk to. Missi has a lot of experience with Maine Coons as well.
NEAT!!! Sorry I didn't have her name on hand--have her name and contact info on a piece of paper upstairs!! How great that it was your friend I met!! Yes, Grover was gorgeous and so soft; and I got to pick him up and feel his "heft" Missi showed me pix of some of her other cats and we talked about heads and markings and bone, etc....it was fun! I told her too that I was thinking of Maine Coons. I hope to be talking with her some more. One person commented that "everybody shows Maine Coons"..sure seems to be true. It would be neat to have something a little bit different. Cats...love 'em all! So many types and colors and sizes to choose from, oh my! Lot easier than narrowing down dog breeds though, LOL!
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post #32 of 34
9/14/09 at 12:34am
I think "everyone" shows Maine Coons because they are such great cats, but I might be biased.
You know, Maine Coons do come in van coloration also...

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post #33 of 34
9/14/09 at 3:48am
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Ugh, tell me about it Sam. My first show cats were spoiled and fat, and then they couldn't show because they were hissy, growly, and out of condition! We have to give them "tough love" and train them to do things by NOT rushing to their rescue the moment they seem uncomfortable. If my guys hiss, well . . . they hiss. That's what cats do when they are faced with a perceived threat. If I react to that hiss, I think I'm telling them they were correct in feeling threatened. If I don't react. . . they pick up on my calm emotion. Cats are very sensitive to the way we feel and how we react to them. And lots of treats after a good ring always help too!
Absolutely! I spoil my cats something rotten - kisses and hugs all the time. My last 2 show cats I've reduced the kisses and hugs I've given and not been at their beck and call and low and behold - 2 perfect show cats, touch wood!

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I think "everyone" shows Maine Coons because they are such great cats, but I might be biased.
You know, Maine Coons do come in van coloration also...


That colouring is gorgeous, but then again with a van kitten myself I'm biased too.

Lovely to hear of some good natured TUV's. Ours have a bad rep here - not with the lady that breeds them, just in general. I haven't seen one on the bench for many years.
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post #34 of 34
9/14/09 at 5:00am
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I think "everyone" shows Maine Coons because they are such great cats, but I might be biased.
You know, Maine Coons do come in van coloration also...

Yeah, I DO think they're great too They seem so laid back and easygoing. I love their huge muzzles and ears. They are such handsome cats!
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