Hi, I have a male Maine Coon and I'm breeding him with my Angora female. They're both a year old. I just wanted to know if the difference in size matters or not? \/p>
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Hello,
The size difference between a male Maine Coon and a female Angora isn’t necessarily a problem, but it can be quite significant when it comes to mating. Maine Coons are much heavier and more powerful than Angoras, which can make the process a bit tricky or even stressful for the female. I’d recommend keeping a close eye on them to ensure she doesn’t get injured or overly stressed, and it’s worth consulting your vet to make sure everything is handled safely.
I’d also suggest regular vet check-ups throughout the pregnancy, especially given the notable size difference between the parents.
Best regards,
Romane
Hi there,
Since Maine Coons are the largest and heaviest domestic cats, it’s obviously risky to let one mate with a much smaller female. I’m not trying to lecture you, as what’s done is done, but just so you know, getting both your cats neutered will ensure they live a longer, more peaceful, and healthier life. Unfortunately, mammary cancer is very common in unspayed female cats.
Hi,
It would have been wiser to ask this beforehand, but at least you're doing so now. You might need to book an ultrasound with the vet to check that your cat’s pregnancy is going as it should.
I’d urge you to be very careful regarding breeding practices.
And especially don't breed your cat just because "kittens are so cute" or "kittens make a quick buck".
If people at least left breeding to the professionals (and if they were regularly inspected), there would be fewer abandoned cats and more cats being adopted from rescues.
Hi,
It would have been better to ask these questions beforehand, but it’s good that you’re doing so now. You might need to get an ultrasound at the vet’s to check that your girl's pregnancy is progressing as it should.
I’d also encourage you to be very careful when it comes to breeding practices.
Go and visit the shelters, check out the rescue websites, and maybe your urge to breed your kitties will pass. I'm sick to death of the "oh, my cat is so beautiful, let's have kittens" crowd. Right now, I’m fostering 16 street cats, including long-haired ones who can’t find a family because they aren't tiny 8-to-12-week-old kittens anymore!
Are you going to sell them as "Maine Coon types" or "Angoras" for around £550 a pop, like they're a games console or a phone? What will you do with the kittens you can't rehome?
I am so fed up with people like this; to me, it's just irresponsible. Sorry for the rant, but I've honestly had enough.
To add to Kikaah's very valid points, I’d also point out that your cat is only a year old...
What you’re planning to do is nothing short of animal cruelty.
Well yeah, there’s a big difference! It’s likely to be complicated when she’s giving birth—you’re looking at potential stillborn kittens or a difficult labour... is it really that important to breed your cats considering the risks involved? And by the way, you’ll need a proper breeding licence from the council if you want to sell the kittens; it’s mandatory now. Is your Angora actually GCCF registered or is it just a long-haired moggy? Wouldn't it be better to get in touch with your breeder if you want to get into breeding, rather than just producing crossbreeds without any real knowledge of the subject?
