I have no idea which breeder was being talked about, I was responding in a general way not specifically about any breeder! Just want to make that clear!
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Considering buying an F1 kitten - does anyone know this breeder?
Agreed, it really does depend on the situation when it comes to a replacement guarantee. It might depend on whether the breeder had only the one line of cats, hence you'd be getting a replacement that was highly related to the one you had with that genetic defect...or if they had alternative lines. And yes, the emotional response to losing a beloved companion...you can't predict when and if you can welcome another feline into your home after that :-(
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Logan Fuller
Guest
Well, the big day was finally here. The mother had four kittens in total, three of which were male! Now I get to start preparing for my new friend... I can't wait!
I spoke with the breeder as well about the mother. She says that she has not had this particular mother tested for HCM, but it is because she is 50% Maine Coon rather than pure bred - the genetic defects typically become rare outside of the pure line. She has had healthy litters of F1s in the past also.
I spoke with the breeder as well about the mother. She says that she has not had this particular mother tested for HCM, but it is because she is 50% Maine Coon rather than pure bred - the genetic defects typically become rare outside of the pure line. She has had healthy litters of F1s in the past also.
Sue Armstrong
Site Supporter
Yay Logan, I am soo happy to hear that. Bet they will be beautiful! Lucky you!
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Logan Fuller
Guest
Thanks Sue, Paige! I'll post some photos once I get them.
Congratulations papa Logan! Now the waiting gets really difficult as the urge to cuddle him will reach a crescendo with each picture and each update the breeder sends you. But at least you now know an approximate time for his arrival to your home and you have plenty of time to prepare.
Sunny
Loyal Servant
Congrats!
My response is more towards the emotional one for this thread. I think that not testing for genetic conditions, as a non-breeders opinion, seems irresponsible.
Health and temperament are paramount, they mean way more to me than serval percentage, felial generation, location, or money. Just look over a few vet bills or read an insurance horror story should be enough to give you the perspective that the benefit of an ounce of prevention is HUGE! After all, the initial outlay is NOTHING compared to the lifetime of emotional and financial investment. I think about health and welfare like I do my own, I don't tabulate how much it costs me or them, I just want to fully understand and want the best for them up front.
Thinking of it in human baby terms, I don't care how routine it is to have a minor heart defect treated with medication is in this current day/age of people not taking care of their bodies or being genetically predisposed for a higher likelihood of health issues during pregnancy. It's something you don't want to find out and when you do, you want to understand it.
As just responsible pet owners, wouldn't you just want to KNOW without any intent to breed if there are any conditions of your boy or girl from the surrogate parents?
I am such a spoil sport.
My response is more towards the emotional one for this thread. I think that not testing for genetic conditions, as a non-breeders opinion, seems irresponsible.
Health and temperament are paramount, they mean way more to me than serval percentage, felial generation, location, or money. Just look over a few vet bills or read an insurance horror story should be enough to give you the perspective that the benefit of an ounce of prevention is HUGE! After all, the initial outlay is NOTHING compared to the lifetime of emotional and financial investment. I think about health and welfare like I do my own, I don't tabulate how much it costs me or them, I just want to fully understand and want the best for them up front.
Thinking of it in human baby terms, I don't care how routine it is to have a minor heart defect treated with medication is in this current day/age of people not taking care of their bodies or being genetically predisposed for a higher likelihood of health issues during pregnancy. It's something you don't want to find out and when you do, you want to understand it.
As just responsible pet owners, wouldn't you just want to KNOW without any intent to breed if there are any conditions of your boy or girl from the surrogate parents?
I am such a spoil sport.
Kimmyqitty
Site Supporter
Any pictures yet? I'm new to this thread, but the last post here from you was March 7th.