Recommendations on reputable breeders wanted!

**Kiwi01** · 16th March 2012, 02:02 PM

Hello all! This is my first time on the MC forum. I could really do with some help and advice. I am wanting to purchase a Maine coon boy kitten but am a little concerned about where to start. I live in the South West of England and wondered if anyone could suggest a reputable breeder preferrably in the South West or South Wales area or the Midlands. Thanks.

**Peter Galbavy** · 16th March 2012, 03:13 PM

I had nothing but good experiences with Heather of Namrib; she is based near Birmingham www.namrib.co.uk

There is the SLHCA Show on in Brum tomorrow where there will be many breeders you could come talk to. THE SEMI LONG HAIR CAT ASSOCIATION - open to visitors from 12:20 I think.

**OhFah** · 16th March 2012, 05:33 PM

Our recent experience with Liz of Hamshill in Gloucester was good!

http://www.maine-coon-forum.info/sou...stershire.html

**Kiwi01** · 16th March 2012, 06:08 PM

Thank you Peter. I can't make it up to Birmingham tomorrow but I will definitely have a look at the website you mentioned.

**YvonnePhoto** · 16th March 2012, 10:45 PM

there is a forum area here for recommended breeders in different areas of the uk and international. South west is South West

**Kiwi01** · 17th March 2012, 10:57 AM

Thank you. I will have a look now. Your cat in your profile picture is stunning by the way. Thanks again.

**OhFah** · 17th March 2012, 11:40 AM

... Yesterday, when Kiwi first asked the question, I wrote something along the lines of -

" Our recent experience with Liz of Hamshill in Gloucester was a good one

http://www.maine-coon-forum.info/sou...stershire.html "

- but instead of posting the post, I was advised it needed moderator approval which didn't seem to happen ... so let's try again - just to see if I can post in this forum today.

ETA - yes, it seems I can!