Amazing breed, highly recommend
I have owned a Maine Coon for three years and they are truly wonderful cats. Very gentle and great with children. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a friendly, sociable cat.
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The Maine Coon is the largest domestic cat breed, and one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. With their tufted ears, bushy tails, and thick double coats, Maine Coons are built for the cold winters of New England. But it's their personality — dog-like in sociability and playfulness, yet independently feline — that has made them consistently one of the most popular breeds worldwide.
Pros
- Dog-like personality: follows owners, comes when called, loves interaction
- Gentle giant — exceptionally good with children and other pets
- Playful and kitten-like energy that persists into adulthood
- Robust constitution and generally good health
- Distinctive, beautiful appearance with a wide range of colours and patterns
Cons
- Dense coat requires brushing 2–3 times per week to prevent matting
- Large size means larger food bills and bigger litter boxes
- Heavy shedding, particularly in spring
- Can be prone to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) — health testing recommended
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Wonderful breed with a few things to know before you commit to a Maine Coon
I've had my Maine Coon for 2 years and overall it's been an amazing experience. chirps instead of meows. gentle giant. The personality of this breed really is special — gentle, playful, sociable. That said, there are a few realities I wish someone had been more upfront about. significant grooming n…
Read full review →Great Maine Coon experience — just go in with realistic expectations
My Maine Coon Leo is 4 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: great with kids and dogs. I particularly love that chirps instead of meows. My one knock is that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy risk. I underestimated this when I first got he. Also, signific…
Read full review →Wonderful breed with a few things to know before you commit to a Maine Coon
I've had my Maine Coon for 3 years and overall it's been an amazing experience. great with kids and dogs. loves water. The personality of this breed really is special — gentle, playful, sociable. That said, there are a few realities I wish someone had been more upfront about. sheds heavily was a re…
Read full review →Honest review: the Maine Coon is wonderful but definitely not for everyone
I want to give an honest review because I think there's a lot of romanticization of the Maine Coon breed online. Yes, gentle giant. And great with kids and dogs is genuinely lovely. But here's the reality: expensive to buy. This is not a small thing — it genuinely impacts daily life. slow to mature…
Read full review →Great Maine Coon experience — just go in with realistic expectations
My Maine Coon Zoe is 4 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: loves water. I particularly love that dog-like personality. My one knock is that slow to mature. I underestimated this when I first got she. Also, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy risk is somet…
Read full review →Best decision of my life — the Maine Coon is truly an incredible cat
I've had my Maine Coon for 1 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without he. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Maine Coon was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. chirps instead of meows — that alone would be enough, but there's so m…
Read full review →Great Maine Coon experience — just go in with realistic expectations
My Maine Coon Leo is 1 years old now and has been a wonderful companion. The breed lives up to its reputation: great with kids and dogs. I particularly love that chirps instead of meows. My one knock is that expensive to buy. I underestimated this when I first got she. Also, slow to mature is somet…
Read full review →Think very carefully before getting a Maine Coon — my honest experience
I'm writing this after 4 difficult years. I want to be clear: I don't blame the breed. The Maine Coon has genuine wonderful qualities — great with kids and dogs. But the challenges have been overwhelming for us. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy risk has been relentless. sheds heavily was something we we…
Read full review →Best decision of my life — the Maine Coon is truly an incredible cat
I've had my Maine Coon for 3 years now, and I honestly cannot imagine life without she. When I was researching breeds, everyone kept telling me the Maine Coon was the right choice for my lifestyle, and they were absolutely right. gentle giant — that alone would be enough, but there's so much more. …
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