Maine Coon Cats & Maine Coon Cat Breeders

The ideal owner for a Maine Coon cat

The Maine Coon will be happiest as part of a family who will love it and play with it. Maine Coons enjoy being around children and other family pets but they do need someone who is prepared to clean up hair as they do shed. They are a companionable cat making an excellent companion for a single adult to whom they become closely bonded.  

 Maine Coon cat grooming and training

The Maine Coons coat is long and flowing but is generally manageable because the coat is soft and glossy.  To keep it in top condition they do need to be brushed once a week for about 10 minutes.   Some owners say that the coat never mats while others report that even with regular brushing the coat tends to mat so grooming requirements may vary from one cat to another.   Maine Coons have a light density undercoat which means the fur is thicker in winter and they will shed this at the start of the hotter months.

These cats are smart and they know it! They can be trained to come when called and to do tricks. They are easily trained to walk in a harness.

How much space and exercise does a Maine Coon cat need?

The Main Coon loves interactive play with their owners. This, along with a large fully enclosed yard where they can run and an interesting garden will make them happy. If a large yard is not available cat trees and perches are a good alternative. They must not be allowed to run free, as they very quickly travel long distances and can be stolen, or come to harm.

Exercise is important so that they don’t get soft. They rarely become overweight, unless they are bored, as they seem to have good control over their appetite.

Maine Coon Fun fact

Some Main Coons have a condition called Polydactylism. They may have one or more extra toes on each paw however because they are so hairy people don’t often notice. Some registering bodies don't recognise polydactyl Maine Coons either for breeding or showing - and others impose an upper limit (often 7) on the number of toes/foot acceptable for both breeding and showing.