Koontopia

Koontopia

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About Us

We are Teresa, Lisa and Lewie

(sisters and brother)

and Teresa's daughter Tiffany

We are located in

Central Kentucky,

Eastern Kentucky

and the

Columbus, Ohio area

Our mother Betty Kaye Christian who is no longer with us was a great believer in Animal Rights. It is she who bred the love of Maine Coons into our genes. Even though our mother is gone we know she is watching over us with great pride on how we Love and Care for our Maine Coons.

Teresa at the age of two with our first Maine Coon Chessie.

We are a young cattery and would like to thank all of the wonderful people that have helped us with their wisdom and advice:Our Close Breeder Friends and The CFA and all of the CFA judges and breeders that we met and talked with at the CFA Cat Shows.

Our Philosophy

Our mission is to participate in the preservation and strengthening of this great American Breed the Maine Coon, through the strict observation of the breed standards and rules laid out by the CFA and the MCBFA.

Our Maine Coons live in our homes they are part of the family and they know it.

Teresa with Zeppelin's mom Lucky Star

Lisa with Jaspurr

Lewie with Murphy

Tiffany with Vision

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a Heart Disease in Felines

Click below read about HCM.

We are proud to say that all of our Maine Coons are Negative for the HCM MyBPC Gene Mutation.

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Our Policy

All kittens/cats sold the customer must agree and sign our written contract.

Also, to help aid us in our breeding program, Purchaser agrees to send photos of the cat to KOONTOPIA at the ages of 6 months and 1 year old. And we would like to have a photo of the cat each year on it's birthday. Purchaser should enclose a brief note describing the health and temperament of the cat.

Reservations
We do not accept advance payments for reservations, due to the uncertainties of nature, although we can keep you on our waiting list. We will inform you a few days after the birth takes place.

Once we have confirmed between us the kitten that you will be buying we will then require confirmation of your interest with a down payment.

This amount is fully reimbursable should you change your mind 30 days before the kitten is to leave our home.

Also as the breeder we reserve the right to change our minds on a reservation of a kitten even after a deposit has been received and prior to the kitten leaving our home. We will either refund your deposit or offer you another kitten in it's place.

Cost

Price varies according to pedigree, pet or show qualities, which can be determined around 8 weeks after birth.

Our pet kittens are sold for less than the show ones.

The price range of our show kittens varies. Showing experience has taught us that as breeders we must recognize the fact that it would be wrong to say that all kittens are born with equal personalities or same characteristics. Hence, the "show" and "pet" quality distinction. From young parents whose offspring have not yet attained adulthood, we do not sell as show kittens .

Also, a "pet" kitten may be as beautiful as a show kitten, but all the socializing will not change the kitten's aversion to crowded environments or to being handled by strangers in a stressful environment which could disqualify him/her at a show. Whereas, a "show" kitten must have the required physical characteristics, but will also happily accept being handled by strangers at shows and will have no problems with crowds or cameras.

Therefore we feel it is important to evaluate kitten characters and physical development (as each kitten is different irrespective of the socializing and loving care given to them). This is to ensure that our kittens will be fully appreciated by their future families. Each kitten is first and foremost in our hearts, and meticulously receives loving care and attention irrespective of "category". Persons who we entrust our kittens with, are persons who agree with our conditions.

Our kittens are de-wormed, receive a full medical examination & vaccinations.

The Breed

Known as The Gentle Gaints in the cat world

The Breed Standards

General Statement:
The Maine Coon is a solid, rugged cat and is America's oldest natural longhaired breed. Type must not be sacrificed for size, nor size for type, the optimum being a large, typey cat. Females are somewhat smaller than males, and allowance should be made for the slow maturation of the breed.

Head:
Medium in length and width, with a squareness to the muzzle. Allowance should be made for broadening in males. Cheek bones high. Nose medium in length with a gentle, concave curve and no break or bump. Chin firm and in line with upper lip and nose.

Eyes:
Large, wide set, slightly oblique setting. Eye color can be shades of green, gold, or copper, though white cats may be blue or odd-eyed. There is no relationship between eye color and coat color. Clarity of eye color is desirable.

Ears:
Large, wide at base, moderately pointed and well tufted. Set high on head approximately an ear's width apart. Lynx-like tipping is desirable.

Body:
Muscular, medium to large in size, broad chested. Body is long, with all parts in proportion, creating a rectangular appearance. When viewed from the rear, there is a definite squareness to the rump. Neck medium-long.

Legs and Paws:
Legs substantial, wide set, medium in length, contributing to a rectangular appearance. Paws large, round, well-tufted (five toes in front, four toes in back).

Tail:
Long, equal to body in length (distance from end of rump to shoulders), wide at base and tapering. Fur full, long, and flowing.

Coat:
Fur on shoulders is short, gradually increasing in length along back and sides, ending in full britches and long, shaggy belly fur. Fur is soft but has body, falls smoothly, and lies close to the body. A slight undercoat is carried. A full ruff is not expected; however, there should be a frontal ruff beginning at the base of the ears.

Contact Us at: koontopia@msn.com

or call

859-327-3626

859-699-9444 - 859-231-0120