Black tortie with white
Hazel
Hazel is a striking young female with a bright expression and plenty of developing character. We are enjoying watching her mature within our young female group.
The Next Generation
Up and Coming Maine Coons
Meet the youngsters in our program. These young Maine Coons are still developing their adult frames, coats, and personalities, and we are excited to watch them grow.
Young Females
Up and Coming Females
Black silver smoke with white, dual polydactyl
Quierra
Quierra has a bold look, strong contrast, and a beautiful developing profile. She is an exciting young female to watch as she grows into her adult coat and frame.
Young Males
Male Youngsters
Red and white harlequin
Noble
Noble is a handsome young male with a confident presence. His expression and growing frame make him a memorable part of the next generation at Prestigious Purr.
Shaded silver
Dewey
Dewey is a refined young male with lovely silver coloring. He is still growing, and we are excited to see how his coat, structure, and personality continue to come together.
Reading The Page
What Is A Youngster, And Why Is It Not For Sale?
A youngster is a cat we have kept back from one of our own litters. Maine Coons are slow growers, and a great deal changes between four months and three years: the boning sets, the muzzle squares off, the ruff and the tail plume fill in, and the body keeps lengthening long after most breeds have finished. Deciding at eight weeks whether a kitten should go on to breed is guesswork, so we wait and watch.
None of the cats above is available. They are either heading into our own program or, if they do not develop the way we hoped, they will be placed in pet homes as neutered adults. If you want a kitten now, the availability page is the one to look at.
Watching this page is still worth doing for one reason: these are the cats whose kittens you may be collecting in two years, and they tell you where the line is going rather than where it has been.
One To Ask About
What Does Polydactyl Mean?
Quierra above is listed as dual polydactyl, which means extra toes on both front feet. It is an old and entirely natural Maine Coon trait. The working cats the breed came from on the New England coast were often polydactyl, and the extra toes are widely thought to have helped on snow and on ships, which is where the nickname snowshoe cat comes from.
It is cosmetic rather than a health problem. A polydactyl cat needs the same care as any other, with one practical difference: the extra claws still grow and can be missed at nail trimming, so check the inside of the front paws. The trait was written out of most show standards decades ago, which is why it is less common now than it once was, and why a good many Maine Coon people are glad to see it kept.
Looking For A Kitten
Meet The Kittens Available Now
Our youngsters are part of our breeding program. To find a Maine Coon ready for a family home, explore the kittens currently available.