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
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…
Every Maine Coon owner eventually hears the tall tales: that the breed came from a cat and a raccoon, or that Marie Antoinette’s long-haired cats sailed to America. I love a good story as much as anyone, but the real history of the Maine Coon is fascinating enough without the myths, and I take the…
Are Maine Coon cats aggressive? It is one of the first questions people ask when they meet one of mine — usually while staring at a 17-pound cat with tufted ears and a tail like a feather duster. I understand the question. They look like they could be formidable. The short answer: no, Maine Coons…
Maine Coons are gentle giants — until they are scratching your sofa at 3 a.m., yowling at the bedroom door, or treating your curtains like a climbing wall. I love this breed fiercely, but I will not pretend they are low-maintenance. They are big, smart, and opinionated, and that combination produces some very specific behavior…