I raised show beagles for ten year before embracing a new challenge of cat breeding.
After a serious study on the breed which best suit my lifestyle, my temperament, but also the time I had. My choice is stopped on the Maine Coon. I chose to have a small cattery of Maine Coon and Maine Coon free in the house.
However, what was not my surprise to find that cat breeding is MUCH more complex than breeding dog in Canada and Quebec. First, because of the legislative inconsistencies, but also because of the general lack of formal knowledge of breeders. Shortly after the departure of my cattery, I got involved at different levels and in different organizations to try to overcome all these obstacles.
Our cattery activities started in 2006. Today, therefore, we have more than 15 years of experience in breeding Maine Coon.
After 15 years, I felt like I had walked around the garden, I wanted to take on a new challenge. With the knowledge and skills acquired, I looked for a race that aims to develop as a breeder, but also and above all to which I can contribute. My choice was the Isle of Man cat.
This Nordic breed, one of the oldest known in the world, with specific mutation on which there has been little research. What's more, with fewer than 10 breeders worldwide, the Isle of Man cat is an endangered heritage breed. A great challenge!