About Our Kings & Queens

All our King & Queens are Registered by TICA, some are dual registered by CFA also. All are DNA tested to ensure 100% Maine Coon ancestry along with a DNA family tree. Each breeder is screened for over 49+ genetic health predispositions, 28+ genetic traits, identified blood types, screened for transfusion risks, and breeding risks.

We have Maine Coons from Russia and Ukraine linage currently with plans to expand. A few of our cats have titles ranging from World Champion and Regional to name just a few. We also have titles in our lines scattered throughout. Coming from Russian and Ukraine linage our Maine Coons tend to be very stout and heavy, verses other lines that are taller or longer in comparison of their genetic makeup.

Our lines currently throw several different colors and pattern variations we have tried to list some but not all: 

Black bicolor, red bicolor, blue smoke, black smoke tuxedo, solid black, black smoke, red smoke, pale red smoke, blue smoke tuxedo, black tuxedo, red tabby, red marble, blue tuxedo, red/white, red tuxedo, blue/white, black/white, blue marble, tri color, dilute torte, solid white masking, and black torte at this time from our cattery. We also have poly kittens varying in extra amount of toes, paws, and whether front, back, or both. Please ask if interested because we currently only have one litter at a time that has them.

 

 

How to Reserve a Kitten

We will not hold any kittens without a $500 deposit, which is nonrefundable but goes towards the total, and is transferable as needed. Anyone who doesn't have a deposit reservation will be first come first serve in line behind those with a reservation. The deposit line up goes in order of deposits received. If you wish to send a deposit for a future litter, we will honor the locked in pricing agreement at the time the deposit is taken for up to 1yr. If you still haven’t chosen a kitten in the 1yr. time frame from deposit date; if any new pricing changes have occurred, then it will be the new amount owed before pickup.

Currently taking Zelle, cashapp, or cash only. You may pay anything you would like, past the deposit requirement of $500, leading up till when they are ready if you prefer, as long as paid in full by pick up date.
If placing a deposit, we will need a full name, address, phone, and email for our records and to ensure options to reach you if communication issues.

We can usually shuffle kittens that are ready to go home around the locations we live in which are Mexia, Lufkin, and the Houston area. Any other questions feel free to ask anytime.

Kittens go home with their first vaccine, dewormed, vet checked, litter box trained, medical record folder, registration, also some transition food.

We are here the life of any kitten you receive from Twisted Claw Cattery!

Frequently asked questions

What is the 3-3-3 rule for Kittens?

The kitten 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for new cat parents, outlining the adjustment timeline: 3 Days for decompression (hiding, being overwhelmed), 3 weeks to learn routines and explore (personality emerges), and 3 months to feel fully at home and bonded (true personality shows).

This helps manage expectations, emphasizes patience, establishes routines, and provides a safe space to reduce stress during the transition.

Are your Maine Coons Registered?

Yes! Every cat and kitten is TICA registered. Some of our Kings & Queens are dual registered with CFA as well!!!

Does a Maine Coons coat change or need grooming?

Yes! Contrary to some beliefs, there aren't specific pre-shedding signs in Maine Coon cats. Typically, the significant coat development, often referred to as "fluffing out" or "blowing coat", begins around 7 to 8 months of age. However, some Maine Coons might experience this later, even up to a year old. This variation is normal and is often linked to individual differences, particularly in nutrition and genetics. To encourage healthy coat development, regular grooming and a diet rich in the necessary nutrients are crucial. This ensures your cat's coat reaches its full potential. Proper grooming helps manage shedding and prevents matting, common in this breed. The right nutrition contributes significantly to the quality, density, and overall health of your Maine Coon's impressive coat. 

It is advised to try to brush your fur baby as regularly as you can. Due to the nature of Maine Coons denser coat and manes they can get mattes, especially in long hairs. It is common around the ears, hocks, armpits, and tail to get matted if not tended to. Maine Coons are unique in that they have a undercoat most felines do not have. The dense fur helped them in the harsh winters of where they originated from.

What food should I feed a Maine Coon Kitten?

Maine Coons require a high-protein content kibble or meat-focused diet to support their large size, slow growth, and a active lifestyle at any age! Kittens especially should stay on a high protein food for much longer then a normal kitten. Although each kitten is unique on how active their lifestyle is, we recommend kitten food until at least 2yrs. on average.

We also add supplements to all our Maines diet of Fish Oil and Nuvet Supplement. Nuvet supplement powder is only offered from breeders with a specific code. If interested in this supplement it is listed on our page under the tab "Recommendations"

What Dry Food do you Use or Recommend?

Everyone has their own budget and availability in their area. So we try to keep that in mind when giving our recommendations. That being said we use various products in each of our breeding homes which include, Nulo Kitten, Science Diet Kitten, and Purina One Kitten. There are other products out there but these are the ones our homes provide.

Are Maine Coons social?

Absolutely! Maine Coons can be almost abnoxiously needy. They are gentle giants who love attention and being involved in your daily life. They are social butterfies for the most part and some even report act like dogs and make great friends with them and other types of animals. Please you caution upon socializing any pets who werent raised together. Just because your pet is social and friendly to humans doesn't necessarily mean they are not prey driven and could hurt your Maine Coon. Slow supervised play dates are recommended for the first few months in multi pet homes to ensure everyone is compatible! Feel free to ask us for help in this area if you plan to bring one home.

When can I get my Maine Coon fixed?

This is a hot topic amongst breeders and Veterinarians! Veterinarians mostly try to get you to fix your cat as early as 4months. We STRONGLY disagree with you doing this for several reasons. No animal should be fixed before full maturity due to health reasons. Every living thing needs their hormones to develope. Without them you will have stunted growth and possible health issues. Cats particularly need to reach full maturity to avoid Urinary issues which is the number one cause leadind to blockages and eventually a shorter lifespan. In addition, Maine Coons are slow growers who need more time to reach that beautiful size they are known for. Fixing them to early will give you a lanky feline not to mention urinary issues due to the lack of development of the urethra canal. Maine Coons can also develope hip issues due to the lack of hormones letting them finish out the size they are meant to be. There are plenty of other health concerns for cutting off the hormone supply to early so we recommend you wait till fully mature which is 4 1//2 to 5 yrs! That being said sometimes situations dont allow for that long of a wait. If you are unable to wait try to hold out to at least 2yrs. You will be surprised the difference!

When do your kittens go to their furever homes?

We don't release any kittens till a minimum of 9wks. That being said we realize each litter developes at different rates, leaves mom at different ages, and is born into different size litters. Conception for each kitten can also vary regardless when they are born. So each kittens gestation period can vary by as much as 10 days! That means when the whole litter is born ther can be a range in develope and why you get some that are huge and some that are tiny. It doesn't mean one is genetically superior, like common misconception, but rather just the time frame from conception to birth. This is why we treat eah kitten individually on a go home date. Some are where they need to be earlier then others. We strongly believe each ktten is no different then each human being. Each unique with their own personality. We go off individual basises of how they grow and develope. It is most common to see them go at 12wks of age to 20wks since Maine Coons tend to just develope slower then other felines. It has been rare to have any ready to go at the 8wk mark but we stay in constant communications with our owners to determine as soon as we can when it would be appropriate to let them leave. Each kitten has to meet our health guidelines and requirements of a certain size, mental developement, vaccines, and having been eating hard food for a few weeks before leaving us to ensure the best success.

What litter do I use?

We recommend low dust type litters such as silicone based. They have many wonderful products out there now from paper to saw dust now so we say go with what fits your lifestyle best! We do however caution dusty litters can cause UTIs so pay attention as you pour. If its to dusty for you to breathe in its to dusty for your Maine Coon! Also be aware a Maine Coon will need a larger litterbox than a standard cat. They make may new litterboxes to accomodate larger cats. We started with Totes and learned from there what was available. So sometimes creative styles work the best!!

Do I need to take them to see a Vet after bringing them home?

Absolutely yes! We highly recommend having an appointment made in advance to get your baby in as soon as possible. Having your vet check them over to ensure they started with nothing missed is important to our program as well as the success of our relationship with you. In addition a vet can get you set up on a schedule for follow up vaccines which your baby will need more in their series at the age appropriate times.

Do males and females have different temperaments?

Although each cat is unique like a person is, there are a few notable differences between the sexes. Males tend to get bigger in size than the females genetically. It is a matter of opinion on personality honestly. Some say males tend to be more outgoing while females more reserved. Both are friendly but how you raise your kitten in their environment does help to mold what you end up with. The more human interaction and handling the better. Including them in the daily life and noises can help your Maine Coon feel more confident. Giving them equal time being handled and left alone can help them be more well rounded then isolating or constantly around loud noises. Noting males and females do tend to gravitate to the opposite sex in the home unless a single person house hold.