Gray Summit Show Recap We had a strong weekend at the August 15–16 show in Gray Summit, with 22 adult Maine Coons competing. Wicklow — #113 Wicklow earned: 2 × 1st Best of Breed 2 × 2nd Best of Breed 1 × 3rd Best of Breed He continues to get more comfortable in the show hall, and it was great to see him recognized in such a large adult class. Millie — #121 Millie matched Wicklow’s breed results exactly: 2 × 1st Best of Breed 2 × 2nd Best of Breed 1 × 3rd Best of Breed Five breed placements...

One of the hardest parts of breeding is realizing that a promising cat may not be the right one to continue a program. For us, that cat is Beau. Beau showed excellent potential—strong structure, good hips, a beautiful muzzle, and an outstanding temperament. Most of all, he is deeply affectionate and easy to love, which makes this decision especially difficult. Beau developed entropion, where the eyelid turns inward and irritates the eye. Although it can be surgically corrected and Beau has...

Why Annual Screening Matters—From a Breeder Who Lives It If you’ve spent any time with a Maine Coon, you already know—they’re not just pets. They’re companions, personalities, and in many cases… a little larger-than-life in every way. Because I live and work with these cats every day, one topic I take very seriously—and talk about often—is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Not to scare anyone, but to educate, empower, and advocate. What is HCM? Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most...