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The Maine Coon Guide

What families ask us most about Maine Coons, answered plainly: how big they get, how long they live, what they are like to live with, and how to care for that coat.

  • 13 to 18 lbTypical adult male
  • 8 to 12 lbTypical adult female
  • 3 to 5 yrsTo reach full size
  • 10 to 13 yrsUsual lifespan
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The Questions Families Ask First

Merlin, a silver tabby Maine Coon kitten How Big Do Maine Coon Cats Get?How big do Maine Coon cats get? Weight by age, adult male and female size, length, height and when a Maine Coon stops...Read the guide Argo, a white, odd-eyed Maine Coon kitten Are Maine Coons Hypoallergenic?Are Maine Coons hypoallergenic? The honest answer on Fel d 1, allergies, how much Maine Coon cats shed and how to test...Read the guide Juni, a silver tabby Maine Coon kitten Are Maine Coons Friendly? Personality and TemperamentAre Maine Coons friendly and cuddly? Their personality, temperament, chirping, how they get on with kids and dogs, and...Read the guide

Breed Basics

What a Maine Coon is, how big they get, how long they live, the European look, the colors, and how to tell one from a mix.

Elvis, a brown tabby Maine Coon kitten What Is a Maine Coon Cat?What is a Maine Coon cat? Where the breed came from, why it is the state cat of Maine, why Maine Coons grow so large and...Read the guide Tosia, a brown tabby Maine Coon kitten How Long Do Maine Coon Cats Live?How long do Maine Coon cats live? About 10 to 13 years on the evidence.Read the guide Alfie, a black smoke Maine Coon kitten European Maine Coon vs American Maine CoonWhat a European Maine Coon is, how it compares with an American Maine Coon in look and temperament, and why it is one...Read the guide Auggie, a red tabby Maine Coon kitten Maine Coon ColorsEvery color and pattern explainedSee the colors Watson, a brown tabby with white Maine Coon kitten How to Tell If Your Cat Is a Maine CoonHow to tell if your cat is a Maine Coon: the physical signs, how to spot a Maine Coon mix, and why only papers or a DNA...Read the guide

Health and Care

The health questions worth knowing about, and the everyday care: the coat, food and allergies.

Kotik, a silver tabby Maine Coon kitten Do Maine Coons Have Health Issues?Do Maine Coons have health issues? The main ones are HCM, SMA, hip dysplasia and dental disease.Read the guide Sherkhan, a black smoke Maine Coon kitten How to Groom a Maine Coon CatHow to groom a Maine Coon cat at home: the combing routine, mats, baths, nails, shedding seasons, and why a lion cut is...Read the guide Auggie, a red tabby Maine Coon kitten What Do Maine Coon Cats Eat?What do Maine Coon cats eat, and how much? Kitten and adult feeding, wet versus dry food, water, weight and treats,...Read the guide

Living With a Maine Coon

What they are like at home, water and indoor life, what a kitten costs, and how to choose a breeder.

Kotik, a silver tabby Maine Coon kitten Do Maine Coon Cats Like Water?Do Maine Coon cats like water? What to expect with splashing and baths, whether they swim, indoor versus outdoor life,...Read the guide Elvis, a brown tabby Maine Coon kitten Maine Coon PriceWhat a kitten costs and what is includedLearn more Tosia, a brown tabby Maine Coon kitten Maine Coon BreedersOur cattery, and how to choose a breederLearn more
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