You'll hear all kinds of facts about Maine Coon cats but some of them are actually myths.
Find out what's true and what's false.

This guide separates Maine Coon facts from Maine Coon myths. Maine Coons can be big cats, but some are small. Maine Coons are not usually aggressive and are known as gentle giants.

Some Maine Coons have an M on their forehead, and we’ll explain why not all do.
Maine Coons are renowned for being good hunters and even if they can’t find real prey will hunt their toys and bring them to you.

Have you heard that Maine Coons talk? Should you believe this. Yes, they really are chatty cats and don’t just meow but chirrup, trill, and chirp too.

Maine Coons are said to be the largest cat but there are others that are just as big as you’ll see if you keep watching.

People often claim Maine Coons are not lap cats, but they can be. If not, they love to stay close to their owners and are very sociable cats.

You’ll find Maine Coons will play fetch and are like the dogs of the cat world. People say Maine Coons love water but not all of them do. You can see our kittens paddling in a flood here:    • Do Maine Coon cats like water?  

There’s a myth that says Maine Coons resulted from a cat and raccoon crossbreeding. We explain why this is not true. You can read more about this in our article https://petskb.com/isamainecoonpa...

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