Maine Coon Cat

Main Coon cat, also known as “the gentle giant” for its large size, is a cat with high intelligence and very playful. They tend to lean more towards the mischievous side and in fact will do things like purposefully knocking something off of a surface just to stir things up. Maine Coon cats are especially dexterous when it comes to using their paws. They may quickly learn to turn on taps, open cupboard doors, and pick up toys with their paws. In fact, many of them eat from their paws rather than straight from the bowl! Because of their intelligence level, Maine Coon kittens are very trainable and have been known to learn tricks like playing fetch or begging.

If you look at Maine coon cat pictures next to ordinary housecat pictures you’ll see a noticeable difference in size. An adult Maine Coon cat male weighs an average of 13-20 lbs (6-9 kgs) and a big Maine Coon cat can grow up to a full 25 lbs (11-12 kgs). Often, Maine Coon cats descriptions include words like “ruff”, “large”, and “tabby markings”. Tabby markings are the most common coloring of a Maine Coon cat but there other colorings that are common as well. One of the most striking of the breed is the Silver Tabby Maine Coon cat. The large description refers, of course to their size, meaning bulk, but they are also known for being very long. The ruff is the fur around its neck and collar bone that gives it a lion-like appearance. Pictures of Maine Coon cats are very majestic, which is appropriate for their appearance.

When you are looking for a Maine Coon kitten to bring into your home you have three options. One is to look for a Maine Coon kitten in a pet store. You may find one occasionally but the information your receive about its past and its history may not be as reliable as that of Maine Coon cat breeders. You should have access to their parental lineage and possible mutations in the line because Maine Coon cats may have a higher risk of cardio diseases, kidney diseases, and gum diseases. Maine Coon cat kittens for sale through breeders will have all that information and will provide you with the necessary knowledge about their lineage. Maine Coon cats for sale can also be found online. Be careful who you are buying from though – make sure they are a reputable breeder or a pet store that has experience in dealing with this breed. You may find the free Maine coon kittens available, but caution would be advisable – find out why they are free and look into the sellers history before you take on one of these kittens.