Detailed overview of Maine Coon cats, their history, and unique characteristics
Engaging visuals showcasing various coat colors and patterns
Fun facts and anecdotes about Maine Coons
Testimonials from Maine Coon owners
The first polydactyl Maine Coon I ever held put both front paws on my hand, and my hand practically disappeared. Those paws were wide, warm, and oddly hand-like, with a little thumb sticking out at the side. A polydactyl Maine Coon is simply a Maine Coon born with extra toes, and once you have seen…
The first time I heard the word torbie, I honestly thought someone had misspelled tortie. A breeder friend said it about a kitten with the wildest coat I had ever seen: stripes running through patches of black and ginger, like a tortoiseshell and a tabby had been painted over each other. That, it turns out,…
There is a moment every Maine Coon owner remembers: the first time you catch your cat’s gaze in the right light and realize those eyes are not just green, they are something closer to bottle glass, or polished copper, or warm honey. Maine Coon eye colors are one of the breed’s most talked-about features. Why…
The first time I saw a white Maine Coon in person, I actually stopped mid-step. There is something almost unreal about that much cat, that much fur, in pure glistening white. If you are here, you probably felt it too. This guide covers what I have learned about white Maine Coons: how the white coat…
The first time I saw a cream Maine Coon in person, at a breeder’s open day a few years back, I honestly thought someone had brought in a white cat. Then she turned her head, the light shifted, and there it was: not white at all, but a soft buttery wash of color. That is…
The first time one of my Maine Coons chirped at me, I thought something was caught in his throat. Here was a cat the size of a small dog making a tiny birdlike blip, and it was so absurd I laughed out loud. He trilled right back at me, and that was my introduction to…
When I brought home my first Maine Coon, I googled “how long do Maine Coons live,” saw “12 to 15 years,” and filed it away. Then I started talking to other owners, lost one of my own far too early, and nursed another well into her teens. The number on the screen turned out to…
Living with Maine Coons has taught me that they are not really like other cats. They chirp instead of meow, paddle in their water bowls, follow you around like an oversized shadow, and take years to fully grow up. If you are considering the breed, or you already share your home with one and keep…
If you have ever been followed from room to room by a cat the size of a small dog, you already know what living with a Maine Coon is like. These cats were built by harsh New England winters: big tufted paws that walk on snow, thick shaggy coats, and ears with little lynx-like tips….
The first time a guest meets my Maine Coon, the reaction is almost always the same: “That is a cat?” Yes — just a very, very large one. Maine Coons are famously among the biggest domestic cat breeds, and if you are considering one, you probably want to know exactly how big “big” gets. This…