The Whole Kit, Cat, & Caboodle of Cats & Kittens CAT's Inc Breeders of Maine Coon, Himalayan, & Persian Cats "The Purr-fect Companion"     The Maine Coon "The Gentle Giant" The Maine Coon is quite possibly the oldest native breed of cat in North America. The Maine Coon is thought to have originated in the state of Maine, hence the name. These cats were often thought to have been the result of the mating of large local cats and raccoons. Of course this wasn't true, but it is a cute way to explain why they do look so much like a raccoon. These popular, large-boned cats are excellent hunters and mousers. Only greater is their loyalty and affection to their owners. These wonderful cats are easily groomed, their fur not prone to matting. The Maine Coon, despite it's imposing size, is wonderful with children as well as adults. Maine Coons make excellent mothers, with an almost child-like "chirp" in place of a meow. These fun loving class clowns of the cat kingdom rank only 2nd in popularity to the Persian. To have a Maine Coon is to be "owned" by a very loving, alert, and comical companion for life. Maine Coons thrive on attention, and give back even more than it receives. The purr'fect cat doesn't exist in my humble opinion, but the Maine Coon comes closest of all. These cats are slow developers, taking three to four years to reach maturity. Maine Coons love to sleep in the most peculiar positions and strangest places. The inside of a tractor wheel is an all time favorite of the farm Maine Coon. Read About Another Breed     The Himalayan "The Fluffy and Gentle Sweetheart" The Himalayan is a long haired, blue eyed hybrid Persian, with the color points of the Siamese. That is the only Siamese trait, as these cats have the cobby body, round head and eyes, and of course the sweet nature of the Persian. In America, the first Himalayans were produced from the crossing of a Siamese with a black Persian. The breed was recognized in the mid 1950's as the Himalayan. All "Himmie" babies are born white, with the average litter consisting of four kittens. As their warm bodies cool, colors appear on the ear tips and the tails darken. The lightest color is lilac while the darkest is seal. Color points include seal, chocolate, blue , flame, tortie, cream, lilac, and lynx. The Himalayan enjoys being around people and is devoted to it's owner. It's gentleness makes it ideal for small children and the elderly. Read About Another Breed     The Persian "Americas Most Popular Breed" The Persian is one of the most popular long haired breeds in the world, and certainly one of the loveliest. It is believed that the first long haired cats developed along the high, cold plateaus of the country then named Persia. Their name Persians sprang from this early beginning. Persian cats, because of their beauty were often used as items of trade as early as the 1500's. The Romans introduced the Persian to Europe, and they were bred to continue their long, flowing coats. By the early 1900's Persian cats were exported to the United States from Great Britain, where breeding for their lovely features has continued to this day. The Persian is a medium sized cat with heavy bones, a cobby frame, round eyes and head. Their long flowing coat is the trade mark of the Persian who can be one of sixty-five different colors. The Persian color divisions are solid, shaded, smoke, tabby, parti-colored, bi color, and of course the ever popular Himalayan color points. The Persian makes a wonderful choice as a family pet because of it's sweet and gentle nature. They are natural hams for the camera and love being the center of attention. It is believed that any Persian with red in it's coat tends to be more active while the solid colored cat tends to be a bit more laid back. Grooming your long haired cat is a daily must, and once a routine of brushing is established, you and your cat will enjoy it. The "untangler" comb is an excellent choice to use on your Persian's coat. If you are interested in a kitten for yourself, a friend, or your family, please click "Here" to read about the kittens we currently have available. Main Menu