Reason for Retirement

Huxley will be retired from breeding and will not be mated again after producing a kitten who is showing every behavioral indication of being deaf. He does not respond to sounds that his littermates react to, whether he is awake or asleep, and often needs a gentle head scratch to wake when the others have already responded to me entering the room.

After this happened, I went back through Huxley’s pedigree and researched his blue-eye lineage more closely. In doing that, I found that his line traces back to Rociri Elvis and the DBE-RE lineage, where deafness has been documented. That was information I was not aware of when I originally brought this line into my program.

As a breeder, I believe it is my responsibility to act when new information gives me a reason for concern. I could tell myself that maybe this kitten is a fluke, maybe it came from the mom, or maybe Huxley would never produce another deaf kitten, but I am not comfortable taking that chance now that I know more about the history behind his line.

For that reason, Huxley will not be bred again, and I will not be keeping back any blue-eyed offspring from him for breeding or offering them to another breeder with breeding rights. This is not because Huxley is a bad cat or because his offspring are somehow less valuable. It is simply a decision about what I am willing to reproduce going forward.

Huxley is a cat I dreamed of having in my program for years, so this is not an easy decision. But sometimes breeding with intention means being willing to change course when new information tells you that is the right thing to do.

Read more about my plans for removing DBE from my program here.

Health Guarantee

No health guarantee is provided for Huxley because he was not born in my cattery. All sales are final.

Personality

Huxley is a sweet, active, playful boy with a big personality. He is my door greeter and loves being around people and involved in whatever is going on.

He enjoys attention and being petted, but usually on his own terms. He is not much of a lap cat right now, which honestly is not a bad thing considering his size. That may change some once he is neutered and his hormones settle.

Huxley will likely need some time to adjust to new cats, but once properly introduced and given time to settle in, I believe he should do well. Since he is currently an intact male, he can be more territorial, although he gets along well with some of my other males.

I am unsure how he would do with dogs, as I have not had the opportunity to really evaluate him around them. He does very well with children.

If you have been looking for an incredible Maine Coon to join your family, Huxley may be the perfect match. He is such a special boy, and I would love to find him a home where he can be loved, spoiled, and enjoy retirement as someone’s companion.

Please send me a message if you would like more information about Huxley and whether he may be a good fit for your family.

Transportation

Huxley is too large to comfortably fit in an airline carrier, so his new family will need to pick him up by car. I do not want to use a ground transportation company for him.

Returning Families and Multi-Kitten Discounts

• $200 discount for returning families.
• $100 discount per kitten/cat for families purchasing more than one at the same time.

Application

An application is required for all new families.

Click here to complete the kitten application. Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible.

Breeding Rights: None.

Important: Please review all pages of our website for detailed information about our process and policies. All household members must agree to bringing home a new kitten before we move forward. A signed contract is required before any deposit is submitted.