Breeding and Showing Cats/Cross breeding

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What types of kittens would a brown tabby maine coon male and a cream pointed ragdoll female most likely produce? Thanks

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Hi Sabrina
This would be a strange mix of kittens reds and cream tabbies both male and female, red and cream tortie females. You would need to know if the Maine Coon male was carrying any colour from his parents, so eiter ask the breeder what colour the stud and queen were.
The ragdoll carries a strong colour in its body along with a possible mitted gene which may mask the tabby in any male kittens.
Also the kittens could not be called pedigree as this is not a recognised out cross in any cat organisation, so they would be nice but could only go as pets. Enjoy the result
Ray

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I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.

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