Every animal has a life cycle, a set of stages through their lives that reflect the advancement of physical maturity With us humans it’s baby, child, adolescent etc….. So a Maine Coon will have a set of life stages where you can expect to see natural developments. So, what are the life stages of a Maine Coon? A Maine Coon […]
Maine Coon cats have a high financial outlay in the initial acquisition stage. A good quality cat can range anywhere from $400 to over $1500. Other one time purchases such as litter boxes, food, and water dishes, cat beds etc, can also inflate the initial outlay. After covering the costs of acquisition, the lifetime cost of a Maine Coon cat […]
Getting a Maine Coon kitten was sure to have been a memorable day. All the expectations of how the cute ball of fur will transition into an adult cat. Maine Coons aren’t average though in many ways and grow over a much longer timeframe than an average breed. A Maine Coon owner can expect their kitten to continue growing and […]
From when you buy a Maine Coon kitten to the time it’s looking like an adult can seem remarkably short. No doubt you’ve heard Maine Coons keep growing for longer than the average cat. Typically, a Maine Coon cat can continue growing for up to 3 to 5 years. Maine Coon kittens also need a high protein diet, so when […]
If you are searching for a Maine Coon then there are a wealth of places to buy one from. Professional catteries, professional breeders, adoption centers, or rescue centers. That’s before you look at the online classifieds and social media groups, But what about pet shops? They sell all the food, and associated trappings for keeping a cat, so why not […]
The price of a Maine Coon cat is a substantial outlay as they are relatively easy to maintain costwise after that. They require a clean litter box, enough clean water and do not eat a lot more than other large cats to be overly expensive. They are a great investment as a companion but they can be considerably pricey. The […]
The Maine Coon has a rich, varied, and interesting history. Many speculate that with some similarities in looks that a domestic Maine Coon is a descendent of the bobcat breed. There are many questions that arise when delving into the topic. Let’s start with the most asked one though. Are Maine Coons descended from Bobcats? Maine Coon cats are not […]
Of all the distinguishing physical features a Maine Coon possesses the ears and the ear tufts perhaps define the breeds ‘look’. A Maine Coon is almost synonymous with those large pointed ears, distinctive tufts, and pointed tips. But are ear tufts indicative of the breed? Do Maine Coons always have ear tufts? Maine Coons don’t always have ear tufts. Ear […]
Within the cat world, a breed often becomes associated with a short catchy term. Munchkins can be described as ‘kitten forever; cats. The Maine Coon often gets described by the term ‘gentle giant’ hoping to imply a personality trait. Is it true? Why are Maine Coons commonly described rather favorably as gentle giants? The Maine Coon has adapted and maintained […]
Aren’t Maine Coon kittens the cutest? So many cat lovers would love to have one of these little cuties as a pet. But let’s be honest, when buying a Maine Coon kitten, it so much more than cuteness. If you are on the market for a kitten to bring home to your family, you’re probably lost in a sea of […]
My name in Ann, I am a Thai citizen hoping to tell the world about the Maine Coon. It’s my favorite breed of cat and I have learnt a lot of things about them. Please look around my site and let me know what you think. This is Alita, my Maine Coon and you can find out more on the About Me page.
Maine Coon 101 | Read This Before Getting One
