Maine Coon #Cat breed information Breed Profile
Maine Coon breed information advice about Maine Coon cats. A big cat with an even bigger personality!


Maine Coon cat information
As one of the largest breeds in the cat fancy, anyone who has ever owned a Maine Coons raves about their gorgeous good looks and their big personalities. Jacky Edwards, chairman of the Maine Coon #Cat Club, says: "They are very friendly cats and very into people. They're loving and attentive, but also very easy going and laidback so they won't give you any hassle. They are like big gentle giants."

One of the most common compliments owners and breeders will say of the Maine Coon is their ability to get on with everyone either twolegged or fourlegged and how adaptable they are:
"They can live in any home and get on well with other cats and dogs, so it doesn't have to be another Maine Coon I have a kitten at the moment who thinks that my miniature Schnauzer is her mum!" laughs Jacky.

Breeders of majestic Maine Coons are very proud that they are a 'natural' breed and not crossbred with other breeds to achieve different colour patterns or a different look. Sue Deane, chairman of the Maine Coon Breed Society, agrees: "That's one of the things I love about them; they are natural and they're like an ordinary cat but much more because they are so big!


Maine Coon cat breed looks
The Maine Coon cat is a large semilonghaired cat, distinguished by bone structure, rectangular shape and flowing coat. The breed evolved as a working domesticated cat in a rural environment, and this role is reflected in a rugged appearance with a characteristic 'weatherproof' coat and the demeanour of an alert, capable hunter.

Maine Coon cat breed characteristics and personality
The Maine Coon cat is a gentle giant and can't help but make his presence known in your home. Maine Coon cats are affectionate and tactile pets, always up for a cuddle. Maine Coon cats are said to be very intelligent and can be taught to fetch, walk on leads and open doors.


Maine Coon Kitten
Maine Coon #kittens
If your heart is set on a Maine Coon cat, a cat show is a great place for admiring the different colours and coat patterns available. Expect to pay between £750 and £850 for a kitten, although price will vary depending on location. Maine Coon cats are active and playful as kittens; developing into outgoing but adaptable adults.

Maine Coon cat breed health and lifestyle#
Maine Coon cats, along with some other breeds, have been known to suffer from Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) a hereditary heart defect. Potential Maine Coon kitten owners are advised to check with breeders that both parents have tested negative for the HCM gene. Ask to see a certificate or test result for confirmation. When it comes to keeping the rest of your Maine Coon in tiptop condition, his coat will need a weekly groom and he'll need plenty of space to roam and exercise.

Remember! All breed #profiles are general and every cat is an individual.

"Our families have always had cats before but these are our first pets as a couple," says Vicky. "We had done our research before we got them, we looked at Bengals but universally the feedback from people was how fantastic and friendly Maine Coons are, and their size! My other half was excited about getting a giant cat and we loved the look of them.

"They caused mischief straight away when we got them home. We intended to introduce them to the house gradually, by confining them to one room and so on, but when we let them in they ran around looking at everything and wolfed down their food within the first half an hour so we didn't need to coop them in one room, they settled in straight away!

"They are very intelligent and inquisitive; they investigate anything new that comes into the house and Archie can now jump onto the counter top and he looks at you as if to say 'what?!'. Mim also likes to climb onto Huw's shoulders and drapes herself around his neck, and Archie manages to get himself into some crazy positions once he was found curled up in the sink! They've decided that at 4.30am it's playtime! Originally we kept them out of the bedroom, but Archie has worked out how to push the door open with his head and he'll jump on the bed and start nibbling my nose to wake me up! It's like having a small child but you can't get annoyed with them because they're so cute!

"Maine Coons like your company so will follow you around and don't like to spend time alone, so if you work full time have two for company, and make sure you do your research before you get one. They are a large breed so make sure you have enough space for them!"

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