5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get a Maine Coon Cat
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To Be Clear: The Maine Coon Cat is a big, lovable, and intelligent breed of cat that originates from the state of Maine in the United States. It is among one of the oldest breeds of cats to exist today. The origin of this cat is still not entirely clear; however, it is believed that this breed came from a natural mutation. They are massive cats with long, flowing fur similar to that of an Angora rabbit. They are also known to be friendly, with a sociable temperament and excellent hunting skills.
Maine Coons are intelligent cats that are very curious about the world around them. These felines are known for their patience with children, even though they can be a little bit aloof at times because they are so large. Maine Coon Cats are also characterized by their loud purring, which lets everyone know when they're happy! Even with all this, this cat breed is not for everyone.
In this video, we will talk about 5 reasons why you shouldn’t get a Maine Coon Cat, and why they may not be the right cat breed for you.
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It's too bad that some people take the video wrong. You are just giving a heads up on what might be a problem for some. Things that people may not be aware of. Better to know ahead of time then find out later and have to surrender the kitty. My MC found me. She was a tiny kitten that found shelter under a tarp in my back yard. We heard her little meows. I fell in love at first sight. We have 3 other adult rescues and a very small house but we manage and have lots of fun. Gracie Gray is my baby.
I love my big ol baby..one of her babies turned into 26 pounds and is sweetest baby ever
well, when you name the video "why you shouldn't get (insert cat breed)" people tend to think "ah, maybe i shouldn't get this"
Not "ah, this might only be an issue for some"
Come on now.
I’ve easily spent over $50,000 on my cats cancer and FeLV treatment. She’s 8 now and lives a happy healthy life.
I totally agree with you there just wonderful creatures to have as pets and they get along with most almost all other cats and dogs and they give you so much love
@@theincrediblefella7984 Agreed, poorly titled video. Should be something more like, "Five Reasons a Maine Coon Might Not be Right For You".
Once you have a Maine coon in your life you will never be able to imagine life without them. We have just brought home a Maine coon kitten after losing our boy at 13 to cancer 6 months ago. It broke our hearts as he was the most sweet, playful, affection and clever little man. Our kitten is now mending our hearts and is a member of our family already.
You are exactly right, once you’ve had one you can’t image life without one. We’ve had several in our lifetime. We now have a 5 and half month old who’s about 10lbs.
Happy new kitty! So sad to lose any kitty who was love-cat of your life!
We lost our beloved Maine Coon to a heart defect he'd had from birth. He was 13, and the love of my life. Death no longer frightens me because there's a chance the Rainbow Bridge is real and my boy is waiting for me!
The last thing I told him before he slipped away in my arms was that I'd meet him at the picnic table in the shade, down by the stream.
He'll be there. So will I.
Oh You are great to make room for another Furry Buddy that deserves the same 💕
sweetest comment on youtube
Well, I DID get a Maine Coon cat and it was the smartest most wonderful cat I have ever had out of 15. Just beautiful and loving and high functioning. We still use her name for many remembrances just because we were so attached to her. She lived to be 23 years of age.
Oh cool. It's good to hear a long lifespan coz the cost and E. T. A on lifespan has been a concern. But it's all about foods and keeping diet and treatments as natural as in the wild. All my animals have doubled their lifespans since I use only raw and natural. Babies get special processed bikkies. But I still don't like it. But thanks that a brilliant lifespan. You give me more determination than I already had to beat the age limit.
I have a Maine coon and yes, they require attention every day, but it’s well worth it, he’s the most affectionate cat I have ever had, very intelligent and yes, a gentle giant ♥️
We had ours for 15 years - got him at 3 months old, when a woman was bringing into the local pound. I've had cats most all my life, but never a MCC. Not only did he get gigantic, we couldn't believe how smart he was. Scary-smart 😸
He Crossed The Bridge a little while ago and we miss him so much.
@@pawwalker3492 I’m so sorry for your loss, I would be devastated! I love mine so much, I have Mylo and a female Samoyed dog, they get along so well, she’s been his mom, I could not live without them ♥️ sending you a virtual hug ♥️
@@alliet808 thank you so much. Not only do we miss Hoot, the other cats who were born in the knee-hole of this desk thought of him as Uncle Hoot.
Their mom was wonderful, but he taught them how to really CAT!
How nice that you have Mylo and his Mom-Dog. A wonderful family 💖
We got ours from a shelter, he is the most affectionate cat I have ever had, he's always by my side.
@@pawwalker3492 ♥️♥️
My gorgeous boy was a small fee at the shelter where I found him. I thank God everyday for putting us together. He is solid black and I was told probably not too adoptable. Oh sooo wrong! High maintenance, yes, but he is the highlight of my days and I’ve got the time to spoil him well. When we walk outside, people stop to take pictures! He is my best friend, weighs 23 lbs, and has many talents being so smart. He can be a handful but that’s my pride and joy ! Best decision EVER!
Our 2 were adopted as domestic medium hairs. Surprise! Love my 2 mountain lions. :)
For some reason black cats are adopted less. My best friend in college had a beautiful black cat
@@WilvisRN not true
@@isuckatlife6443 Sadly, it IS true!! Even though Black Cats are my very
@@isuckatlife6443 Sorry, the rest of my reply got deleted!! To continue;
Even though Black Cats are my very favourite, they are the last ones to be adopted. 🐾🐈🖤❤️
Maine Coon cats are the best in the world. Sure they need special care. ALL animals do. Don’t let this video stop you from caring for one. Jiff is my second one. My first one lived a long time. To me they’re the most affectionate, human like, lovable and easy to care for cats ever. They TELL you what they need. Most of all it’s love. If you can’t love any animal you shouldn’t have one.
Very well said Tanya. Each MC has it's own distinct personality
We recently acquired a main coon cross breed. He just showed up in our yard one day and decided to stay. Yes we did look for an owner. Though he clearly was not used to people, he really wanted attention. At the moment he is sleeping at the end of the bed having decided living in a warm house is kind of nice. He must be about 15 months old, and after we started feeding him, he doubled in size. Everything mentioned in this video sounds exactly like our boy. I think he must weigh closer to 25 lbs and eats a lot, he’s not fat. Just a really big guy. Excellent mouser. We adore him.
"Though he clearly was not used to people, he really wanted attention."
That's how I got my cat too. On a cold winter night he asked for help, but it took him more than two weeks to let me get near him. Then he capitulated completely ... and wanted belly rubs. Weird that he knew a human companion would be a good thing, and yet needed so much time to accept me.
Buy? BUY? No. Rescue cats only. My ex-wife rescued a kitten off the street a few years ago and it became obvious within a year that what we have is a Maine Coon. She's a gorgeous and friendly cat and I'm very glad my ex rescued her.
Yes, please adopt from a shelter or rescue. When there's so many cats and dogs that need homes, it's a shame to see someone buying from a breeder. Just because you buy a certain breed, doesn't mean their personality adheres to breed standards. They all have their individual quirks
In Maine Coon lovers opinions tho, getting a normal house cat instead of a MC is like getting a finch instead of an African Grey.
Yep, they do start out _regular,_ but those MCCs get very, very large.
Our boy Hootie topped out at 24 lbs. Girl-cats don't get THAT big 😸
YES! Never buy a cat (or dog) You can find pure-bred cats in shelters.
There are even breed-specific rescues. Always adopt. And spay and neuter
I adopted my 3 year old maine coon and paid 800 eur in adoption fees. So i can definitely say I bought mine 😆
@@BubbleLilo156- that's one way to look at it, but it's not really the same thing.
When you _BUY_ an animal from a breeder, you're paying for the animal.
When you _ADOPT_ an animal from a shelter, your _FEE_ helps cover the care of that animal - shots, spaying/neutering. Very different.
Shelter have fees because that's how they can continue to rescue and rehome cats and dogs 💞💕💗
I can’t imagine life without Maine Coons in it! Mad, playful, affectionate and totally wonderful.
I found my MC baby on the side of a busy road on a Friday afternoon around 5pm. Semis and cars were everywhere and a very sweet gentleman stopped to helped me grab her. Then we took her a block down the road to a vet. I got the wonderful news that she was healthy, 8 weeks and just what I had been wanting: an MC female kitten. It was the first time I have ever rescued an animal and I was over the moon. I named her Angel and she is everything to me. I love her so much. Oh, she's 4 1/2 yrs old now and floofy as ever.❤
They know where they're needed most. Give your Angel a kiss and a brushing from me.
Thats so awesome - you both deserve each other
I found my MC behind a Laundromat. The owner didn't speak English, & was walking around asking people to go out back. Most of the people spoke Spanish & were shaking their heads. When she came to me I thought she said "Gid" & I pointed up to heaven & she shook her head No & said Meow then pointed out back so I followed her out & saw this beautiful kitten. It was almost 100* & she was lying between a trash can & the wall & I picked her up & put her in the laundry cart while I took clothes from dryer. She was so patient & quiet. I pointed to an empty box behind attendant counter & it was given to me. I put her in it & went home. I never saw a MC & didn't know she was one. I have a 6.5 y.o. make tabby who is big- 13 lbs. & when I sent a pic of her to a cat friend, she right away said it's a MC & she'd buy her from me. I said that I had been praying for a kitten for Baby & once they can be assimilated to each other (after she's been un bathroom & they make friends by sniffing under door for several weeks), she will be the 3rd kitten Baby has raised (he raised a set of twins for my son). I thought she was an older kitten because of her size but when I took her to Vet I was told she was only 4 mos. old! I named her Honey because she's a light-colored (blonde, honey & caramel) calico & there's a honey spit on top of her head. Baby got so curious about her (& was so glad to know I fulfilled my promise to him about a lifetime friend (he missed the twins) that assimilation was quick! Hiney only had to be in bathroom 2 weeks! Of course I gave her a bath every day & spent a lot of time in there with her & had a small cat scratch tree for her. So now she is 8.5 mos. & almost as long as Baby (Vet says he's very long) & they adore each other. He starts cleaning her & after a little bit, she grabs his head & pulls it down & starts cleaning him! Of course he loves that! The twins were only with us for 6 mos. til they were trained for my son, so his time with them was spent being an authoritarian & looking shocked when they'd do their flying through the air tricks & other daredevil stunts (their dad was a wild cat so they were exceedingly active). Baby never got to experience another cat loving on him. But Honey... I thought that she was a very soft-spoken kitten, but then read online that MC's "whisper"! So cute, beautiful & shares action & adventure with Baby! She certainly has taken over our apt. with a take-charge attitude & her "Queen" style. I gave her instructions 1 day about not going under my chair upholstery cover (she's never bad but I was stern with ger( & Baby sat on fliir glaring at me for awhile. He has yelled at me in the past for putting her in the shower when she "asks" to come in with me. He hates getting wet & thinks I'm hurting her or drowning her. He can't understand why she likes water. He also attacked me 1 time when she was playing with me, got rough & bit me & I said "Ow!" very loud. He decided to bite me also for yelling at her! So many adventures; they play nicely then start a "play battle", chase each other, growl & then lay down at end to clean each other. I got a 7' cat tree & Honey claimed the top perch. Baby sometimes tries to get on it with her & she makes sure he knows it's her place! I tell Baby that God provided the perfect pal for him. I also learned that MC's have an M on forehead! Compared to Baby's, he has tabby markings but not a true M like Honey. I ask him if he knows that this "little girl" is going to be as big or bigger than him? I believe he realizes ..
I want a mainecoon so badly
I doubt that you found a real Maine Coon on the side of the road. But, happy that your domestic long hair makes you happy.
Our boy Freeway lived to be 17. He played with us all the way to his sad goodbye. Sweetest boy ever and truly missed.
Maine coon cats are AWESOME, I have a 3 and loved them.
Totally worth it for me. Not aloof like most cat breeds, loves to be around people and other animals; plays constantly with my big collies. I bathe her myself every couple months, brush just once a week, and her long fur is totally fine. Daily brushing is an overstatement. Yep, expensive, paid $2,500 and she eats A LOT. But simply the BEST CAT EVAH!
Pure Breds go for that much? I mean it’s totally worth it for the right person. I was just curious on Maine coon pricing
@@LeCarneAsada yeah that's a pretty typical price, some places go for 3-4000+
My Maine Coon was a rescue someone had tossed out. It took her a long time to "like" me, but I am so very happy to have this cat now. She likes kids, loves our backyard (and never leaves even without a fence all the way around) and is so affectionate. I would have another in a heartbeat.
Me, too!!! My girl had to be put down in Sept, miss her everyday!!!
@@jeangillespie1173 sorry to hear that.
Mine is same way he stays within the 4 acres Never leaves. He has a Path he takes daily maybe 2 times a day
Dixie dont like going outside at all .
@@Cate7451 but she will wait for u in heaven ❤ for u . There a little orange tabby comes to my house . My landlord will only let Dixie b in the house . I feed him and give him water I asked God please watch over him .
I had a Maine coon who was my very best animal friend. His love and protection of our family brought me to tears on more than one occasion. He would come when called, he came to me when he was upset or hurt. He was an amazing cat in so many ways. He would not let me groom his belly and I had to take him to the vet, who has use anesthesia which got more dangerous as he aged. He was huge and when I held him up to my face his tail touched the ground. I am only 4’10. He died about 20 years ago and I still miss him often.
I adopted a young Maine Coon from the county shelter not knowing anything about Maine Coons. When he grew, the fur on his tail "exploded" and he quickly grew larger and larger. He did things that no other cat I ever had. He liked to sit on the countertop above the running dishwasher because it was warm. A few months went by and I noticed my dishwasher was apparently malfunctioning. It was activating on its own and I figured it was a logic board failure that would spontaneously cause the appliance to start. Then I caught my Maine coon massaging the buttons on the sloped front control panel. He did this until the dishwasher turned on. He looked as me, then laid right back down on the countertop. This had to be a random coincidence as it would require him to have learned how to activate the dishwasher. I immediately taped a piece of cardboard over the control panel and the random washing cycles stopped. He had learned, probably by accident, that when he would jump from the countertop and use the sloped panel as a leap point since he was so big and tried to minimize his jump. He must have figured out over time that the panel turned on the nice heat producer under the countertop. Cats just don't do this kind of thing. When I let him outside, he would calmly walk up to small dogs with no fear or hesitation , smell them, than walk back to wherever I was sitting. He would leap the neighbor's fence and play with their dog. When both the cat and dog were tired, they sat side-by-side on their rear porch. Cat's don't do this kind of thing. He also came to me when I would call to him like a dog. I offered no "treats" to train him to do that. Wherever I am, he's in the same room. He has the largest vocabulary of sounds than any other cat I owned. If I accidentally trip over him, or step on his tail, he'll yell but instantly forgive me and turn right around when I'd call to him. This, and so many other things he does, makes this breed absolutely unique. I had to look up Maine Coons on Wikipedia and after reading about them, I realized this cat is capable of things normally not associated with cats. A gentle giant, for sure. But he does need a lot of room and a lot of attention. But I have to use a dog brush to groom him because his hair is so long. But even if I don't brush him, he never gets matted-down or tangled clumps of hair. If you want the unexpected, and the best most loyal cat in the world, there is no other brred to compete with a Maine Coon. I would expect the dishwasher incident to be disbelieved as it required several steps to accomplish. I would not believe it. But then I saw it. Absolutely incredible creatures! Just give them room, and a lot of attention, and you both will be fine.
It's not true I had a Beautyful Maine coon and for us there is no better cat than the Maine coon, they deserves all you're love and care, the Maine coon is the most gorgeous and beautyful cat with an golden character
I couldn’t agree more, they are lovely and beautiful.. it’s just they’re not for everyone.
My first main coon, Simba, was a rescue I receive when he was nine years of age. He was pure white with gold eyes and nearly 4 foot long! He was my pride and joy and lived to be 22. I missed Simba so much that I began looking for another main coon and about two years later purchased a blue silver smoke boy from a reputable breeder as that was a color I have always wanted. He is now 2.5 years old about 25 pounds and his name is Merlin. He is my pride and joy I love him to pieces and he’s very sociable. He has a companion a short hair brown classic tabby and that helps keep him occupied and out of trouble, most of the time lol. However he prefers my lap and we can sit there for a long time hours even while he doesn’t for he rumbles lol. He is my companion animal as I am blind now and he helps keep me sane. Yes I paid good money for him but he was well worth it and I’ve done mostly rescue so one purchased animal in my lifetime isn’t going to break me.
I'm on my second Maine Coon. Both were adult rescues and absolutely delightful! Never had a problem with either of them. They are fun and funny and affectionate ... more like a dog, but without daily walks! And when I brought home an older calico rescue, he was immediately protective of her, almost as if he could sense that she was very sad and needed a friend.
Big kitty= big space needed.
Always thought of our Maine Coons as dogs. An absolute delight to own. We often took them out on a lead to the local park, though they weren’t always cooperative.
Have some Siberian cats now but they don’t have half the character of our old Maine Coons.
We had Brick, a black MC for 20 years and he was well liked by all. The cat lovers adored him and the non cat lovers too because as you note some MC behave and interact more like a dog in the household.
I don’t agree at all…. For the last 25 years I have had one or more MCs in my home. 1. If you start grooming at young age, brushing can be bonding time. They drop their coat twice a year and if they get clumps, my vet and or groomer have the correct tools to take care. They spend lots of time grooming themselves so hairball control is essential. 2. My cat can live in a huge home or one room. They live on love and if you spend optimum time with them, they are very adaptable. 3. They love their battery operated red dot 🔴 toy. Just set it on the table and it runs in 20 minute intervals. Mostly they need cuddles. Long feather toys are much fun. 4. Lonely? MC are like potato chips. Can’t have just one. Some prefer my company, some prefer a sibling. My girls and their rescue siblings share my home nicely. But I find they all crave humans, the most. My girls live to love me. The others learn how to be good companions from my MCs. 5. I sort of agree with you! But not completely. Yes they can be expensive and you must research the best breeders. My last purchase was $1200 each but now, due to popularity the price is more than double. They free feed as kittens and get 1/3 cup of good quality food twice a day. It’s not a lot of food but good food is debatable. I don’t do raw and I don’t do all protein. They need fiber too. Balance is key. Once a year check up at vet, twice for seniors. Expensive? To buy initially, maybe. But really the rest can be said for any cat breed. Or dog breed for that matter. Any cat/dog can need vet care, special sensitive tummy foods, good grooming, playtime, toys and exercise.
But until your MaineCoon jumps into your arms, purring, nibbling at fingers and giving kitty kisses, you will not understand the what being a Mainecoonlady really means!
We have 15 purebred maine coons and 12 are imported from Russia. We will always have maine coons
@@davidsuess8535 IMHO…. I would not recommend buying 100% American breed from any foreign breeder. There is evidence that foreign breeders are passing heart problems, hip dysplasia and other health issues caused by inbreeding. Additionally, the breed standards for appearance are altered such as extreme feral look, bunny ears, etc. This is a stunning breed that originated in America. AMERICA.
Other countries have their own cherished breeds, including Russia. The Russian Blue is my second favorite breed but they do have issues with using litter boxes. If I was going to allow the cat outside to potty, it would be great but I keep my cats inside as it’s healthier and safer.
This is IMHO.
@@Mainecoonlady. that's a whole lot of false information, usa breeders are the cause of health defects in most cat breeds because of over breeding. European bred cats will save the breeds for sure. I'll never buy another maine coon from an American breeder.
@@Mainecoonlady. and they all fall into the breed standard perfectly, mine are all cfa and tica shown
@@davidsuess8535 Respectfully disagree. It’s an American breed.
1. Grooming well once a week is plenty.
2. Space. Hmm. 50 metres is probably plenty, but split levels is great as it provides exercise. Letting them roam free outside is dangerous as they’re expensive and can get catnapped.
3. Scratching posts and boards are pretty essential.
4. They’re certainly social and like people. Best to buy two at once then they keep each other company. They really hate being left alone for more than a couple of days.
5. Expensive. Yes. Unfortunately. If you don’t feed them high protein foods they don’t grow quite as huge.
6. After you’ve owned a Maine Coon you will not want any other breed.
I love my MCBABY! He is the best,loving, talkative, social to other people,and it worth all the extra care because he gives it back times three!
I have a Maine Coon, but I looked at a ton of information before getting him. I have to say, he's the best pet I could have asked for. He demands a LOT of attention, is very intelligent, and if he wants to get to the treats, he does so by jamming a cat toy under the door to the cupboard where it's stored. He's quite creative in how to get stuff done. If you have time for a dog, but want a cat, get a Maine Coon. They are insanely smart, loving, but also very time consuming.
The initial cost of a Maine Coon can be offset by getting one from a breed-specific rescue organization. Also, the "small space" and "needs activities" problems can be solved by providing vertical spaces for them, such as ramps, carpeted shelves, and floor-to-ceiling cat trees (yes, trees plural). This also allows the cat to have some private space even while being in the same room with you.
And while they do need frequent grooming, their fur doesn't mat up nearly as badly as a Persian or Angora's fur does, because MC's have more of a smooth outer coat than those other long-haired breeds. But daily brushing is the best way to prevent hairballs!
My guy is a mix that I rescued as a kitten. He's 12 now, and I couldn't ask for a better companion. He's so smart that he's more like a room mate than a pet!
Our MC will be 18 the end of January! He's still pretty healthy. Always been a jumper. As high as possible! We bought him from a reputable dealer with pedigree papers going back many years. We had a mixed breed MC before him. Only figured out he was a MC towards the end of his life because he had an inherited heart condition that is common in MCs. Should have known he was at least mixed breed. 20 lbs. Of fluff and a lap cat till the end. Still miss Snowball and Jinxy lives with our daughter because we had to move.
@@constanceharris805 they sure do love to climb, even my trees in my yard, go figure?!!
Mine used to sit just like people next to me on the love seat. Even used the armrest.😂
I had my beautiful MC for 19 wonderful years. Smart doesn’t begin to describe how intelligent these cats are. Though it made her really fun to play with, it was a double-edged sword. On weekends when I would try to sleep in, she’d sit on my dresser and knock something off. I’d open my eyes and tell her to let me sleep. While keeping eye contact, she’d knock something else off. Never breaking her stare she’d walk to the next item and knock things off one at a time until I got up. The flip side? On weekdays when I had to go to work leaving her alone in the apartment, she’d turn off the snooze alarm. She could figure out every new clock in under a week. No kidding. Through much trial and error, I finally made a cage for the alarm clock that I could stick a finger in to hit the snooze button, but she couldn’t get her paw in. She was such a loving cat! But be prepared if you are going to get one. They demand your attention....and they won’t stop until they get it!
So cute knocking things over on purpose to get your attention.
Off topic but when I'm trying to sleep in, my beagle pulls my blanket off the bed with his teeth!
I didn't evening know I had a maine coon until recently. I had 22 strays we fed. Tried to get help but no shelters would take any. There were 6 moms, 2 dads and 14 kittens. Unfortunately, someone let their 2 Pitt bulls loose and we lost one of the dads who was a tuxedo maine coon. He was killed along with 3 kittens. I took the one left of four in a litter that hid from the dogs. I have 5 other indoor mixed cats but I felt so sorry for this one outside, I had to take him in. We named it Tinkerbell because we honestly thought it was a girl. They have very thick hair so a couple of things were hidden. I got him fixed right away. Yes, I found out that she was a he. Then I got curious about the breed because the dad that was killed was about 4 foot long from head to the tip of his tail. I knew "Tinker" was a tuxedo but never heard of a maine coon cat. I decided to go to Google because someone said that was what he is. I Google "Tuxedo Maine coon cat". There was Tinker. White bushy whiskers and long white eyebrows. He was beautiful. He was born April 14th, 2021. He wanted to play with my other cats but they hissed and growled for territorial reasons I assume. He had a panic attack because none of the strays ever got mean to him. He now stays in my bedroom with me. He doesn't mind though. He likes to snuggle and watch TV and if I read to him he looks at the pictures. Very loveable and smart. Every morning exactly at 5am, he comes up and rubs his face all over mine and runs his paw down my face like I do to him when I pet him. He has his alone time either under my bed or on my dresser.(he doesn't knock anything off because I took things off when his big bushy tail cleared it in one swoop). Some of the strays have moved on or were taken in and no dogs around since last time. We made 9 houses on our porches (6 on one, 3 on the other with Coleman coolers and straw with 2 - 6 inch holes. One to get in and out and the other an escape door ). We still feed them every day. My tuxedo maine coon is my precious little boy. (my others in the rest of the house are too) Tinker doesn't mind the bedroom space at all. He even let one of the others that quit hissing in. He comes in usually once a day to play with Tink. (sorry this was so long) :)
@@susancaton3654 this is so so so sweet, really sorry for his tragic start and very grateful that you are their guardian angel, you both deserve eachother ❤
My Maine Coon was adopted from a rescue, Kitties on the Prairie in Wi. Had Karma for 15.5 yrs until she developed kidney disease. She was and is my soulmate, more like a dog. A talker, she would also bring me her toys at night when in bed. Adopt don't shop!!!
We had a rescued MC kitten named Sparky for 12 years and he was the most amazing cat I ever owned. He died of a stroke 5 years ago and I still miss him.
Sparky RIP
Found my Maine coon at work, she is my princess and hasn’t had any health issues so far
Hope she keeps staying healthy ❤️
Thank you so much, I wish all of your cats the same.
My boy Sam passed from leukemia, I miss him everyday, if you want a companion this is the cat to get! I have never, to this day received love as I did from this big beautiful boy! I am so glad I had that time with him, he was a blessing!
I loved my Maine Coon cat. But you are absolutely right about social activities. Mine was extremely needy for companionship. I worked the graveyard shift and all I wanted to do when I got home was sleep. Think again! He was impossible. He would be under the covers, laying all over me. Especially on my face. He would lay on me (all 23 pounds of him) put his arms around my neck and smother me with kisses. Talking to me constantly. I cherished my time with him until he passed away. I never regretted having him as my companion. And if circumstances permit, I will certainly have another Maine Coon. But if you live alone and only have one cat... I suggest you get him a pet of his own if you want any sleep at all. ❤
Or get a female. They tend to want to cuddle for a few minutes, then sleep close to you. Males I have found to be the ones that lay on you. I have had a few Maine Coons. Love them to bits. They’re so loyal.
@@aaronpark3987 I agree. But my male cat was neutered. Perhaps I should just have gotten a little friend for him to play with. But then again, both of them would have wanted undivided attention 🙄
Local rescues sometimes have mixed-breed Maine Coons. They aren't quite as big as Maine Coons but they are still big cats. I had a very sweet one that weighed 14 pounds. He didn't eat more than a typical tabby but he definitely demanded more attention. However, he was not adventurous at all and was scared to go outside. Best cat I've ever had, boy do I miss him.
Maine Coons make amazing fur babies!
I have had two, both rescues and absolutely wonderful. I would another in a heart beat
I got adopted a kitten who turned out to be a Maine Coon mix. He has all the personality and physical traits but no health issues (We did a DNA test). He is so smart and loving. I can see why people fall in love with the breed.
I'm getting a maine coon mix on the 3rd of may! She comes from a calico mom and a black Maine coon dad
Her name will be Onyx
I just hope my current cat will love her lil sister, I have a funny feeling she will.
I am also moving for more space and considering work to support me snd my fur bbys
After so many vids I already love em as well as cats in general
Yep, they are friendly, sociable, & require lots of attention, but they'll reward you more than what it costs in time & money to care for them. My wife & I have two, one purebred & one from a shelter & they're part of our family.
Mine is a very independent sweetheart. He loves the whole family unconditionally. He’s very good at grooming himself and leaves minimal work for me in that department. He also knows our schedule, so he is very good at asking for his fill of attention when we’re available to do so. He also does his best to get along with every animal in the house. We have no issue giving him attention because he’s literally the sweetest thing ever. I would not trade my baby for the world. Anyone watching this video, please take it with a grain of salt. Getting our Maine cook was the best thing my family has done
My Maeve was my pride and joy. She was with me for 13 years. She adored my elderly mother and spent so much time snuggled up with her. Miss her every day and I would live to have another one. She ran the house just the way it should be.
Oh my my Mama Main Coon is nursing a litter right now, her name is Mavis. I wish I could mail you one of her litter. Big hugs and Rest In Paradise Maeve until you two can be together!
Hi maclsaac74 you will meet your adored cat and your mom over the rainbow bridge some day in the meantime enjoy your life that is your mother would want for you Annie Murphy Ireland 🌹
a good relationship always requires attention... Maine Coons are awesome cats and I feel blessed to have be owned by one
Both of ours were rescued cats. One was a kitten ( Uno Oho ) someone threw away because one of her eyes were so infected she had to have it removed and they didn’t want to deal with it and our other ( Rocky ) I got her just before some monster was going to destroy her her!! Nice people huh! They were both loving cats and lived with us for 18 years!
Here's an aside about Maine Coon cats - the Vikings not only had dogs, they kept cats, especially on board their ships. Their cats were today's Norwegian Forest Cats, and it's thought that the Maine Coon Cats are descendants of NFC. A good possibility.
I have a Norwegian Forest! He is BEAUTIFUL!! His fur is literally waterproof. He is nearly fearless. I fostered him and his brother MC mix from what I can tell, NF full breed and adopted them. After losing my MC mix of 14+ years it was time and they came to me, so happy to serve them! 😆
@@pickyaf3376 - Weegies and MCCs are just the _best!_ Beautiful, smart, and loving. And, yeah, they do love water. And they love their person.
We're trying to get an on-the-loose MCC/NFC to come inside.
Don't know where she came from, but I'd love to make her mine.
I adopted my Ella from the humane society. She looked like a normal kitten. As she got older we realized She's at least part Maine Coon. She's very needy and she HATES to be brushed. She's beautiful and very social.
That sounds so much like my loki. As a kitten he just looked like any other short-hair, at a year now he went poof and his fur is so long and there is alot of it and it's everywhere! Coming out his ears, between his paws, his tail.... and did I mention he's freaking huge and I'm struggling to pick him up these days lol. Does yours meow like a Maine coon?
@@rachelpotter8960 Ella doesn't Meow often. She makes lots of other noises. If you want you can see her in my UA-cam videos. I'm not trying to sell you anything. All that's there is low quality pet videos.
Your kitty sounds adorable. 💙
@@rebeccam8154 was thinking the same thing. I have four MC's. They hardly ever meow, starting to think they can't meow haha, but they talk often. Little half meows, chirps, and what I call rolling meows, like a bbrrrrrr. If you talk to them by their name, they often talk back. How cool
@@bruceradzwion6160 yes, sounds very familiar. 😻
My black female kitty is named Winky Peaches. I'm pretty sure she is a Maine Coon mix as she is very fluffy. A year and a half ago, I saw blood in her urine. She had crystals in her urine, and the vet put her on Purina's urinary health food. She's doing better now.
Give her Distilled Water to drink this helps with crystals
I love my Maine Coon so much!! He's such a big cuddle bug but he is also like having a toddler, into EVERYTHING! 🤣 But the love and joy he brings is well worth it. I stay at home and my daughter is homeschooled so we have plenty of time to give him the attention he needs. They are quite expensive with food bills, vet bills, grooming... but so worth it!
I’m getting 2 Maine Coon kittens in Nov 2021 from a reputable breeder 👏 😃
I hope you picked a good breeder! Don't get scammed!
Get the furminator. It’s so worth it
I don't understand the point of buying a 'pure bred' animal. Seems like just a bragging thing. The cat doesn't care if it's 'pure bred' or not.
Part of the adventure of pets is the variety introduced in a mix.
I found my MC kitten and took her home I'm telling you this cat is so smart and thankful she loves to play at night and sleep most of the day she loves when I come home and follow me everywhere and love kisses I don't know where she got that from but I love her very much
Sherlock is a mixed kitty that we got from a neighbor. He's a black and white with long hair. We didn't know until he had a visit to the vet that he is partly Maine Coon. We later verified that his mother had MC genes.
It explains his personality and temperament so much! He's a love and wants to spend as much time with me as possible. He may not be a purebreed but I couldn't be happier with him!
I had a 22 lb male Coon when I was in grad school - my first cat! Almost as smart as a dog, VERY affectionate and, in the case of mine, NOT destructive at all, despite being alone at home for hours while I was in class all day. I only brushed him once or twice a week with no problems. He passed early due to FUS, and I've had other cats, but truly, once you've had a Coon, all other cats pale in comparison - though I've always wanted to try a Norwegian Forest cat!
I've had uh... 4 dogs growing up, and then a maine coon. My impression was that they're very comparable in intelligence too (well, one of the dogs was a bit dense). But 3 of the dogs and the maine coon were all very very smart.
But after the Maine Coon I got a Siberian cat, and I had to completely readjust my measure of pet intelligence. I can't say if it's the breed, or just this particular cat. But I had to stop using "pet-baby-voice" with her, because she's so smart I feel kinda dumb doing that at her. Also she just refuses to respond to 'pet voice'. Her english comprehension is on par with a human her age (8). She's 'extremely' communicative with a wide range of very deliberately meaningful sounds & annunciations. And she'll act out in displeasure if there's any hanky-panky or horror films. She'll hunt bugs but come get a human if she finds a spider. Places her hairballs next to the litter box (usually), and then goes to find help to clean up. Likes pets if you are barefoot on the hardwood floor, but not if you're wearing socks on carpeting, unless she's leaning against a metal window screen (she's fairly static-y). Actually we couldn't figure that one out until she adopted the static-discharge plastic packaging (from a new monitor) as her preferred new bed-liner. Taught herself to open doors. Taught herself to use the toilet for number-2's. She actually prefers to be brushed while up on the bathroom sink, with her front paws on the mirror looking at her reflection (in the fashion of the humans). She's pretty cooperative and a bit of a people-pleaser (for a cat). But when there's a disagreement, the best way to get cooperation is to actually explain the situation in detail to her, and why you need her cooperation. And really, i'm just skimming some highlights. That she was spayed as a kitten feels like some sort of feline gene-pool crime. It's a bit like having a small 8 year old child with lots of fur and a speech impediment.
Siberians are an ancestor breed to maine coons (through norwegian forest cats, the intermediary breed). They're the 3 arctic forest cats. So if it is a species thing (instead of just a freakishly smart individual cat), then it may show up in norwegians or maine coons possibly too. We got her because I was allergic to the maine coon (loved him anyway). And some (not all) family lines of Siberan cats produce almost no Fel-D protein (the 'cat' allergen). She's hypoallergenic for all intents and purposes. So long as she doesn't roll around in some other allergen.
12 years ago I adopted a 2 year old Main Coon from our local shelter. He's still going strong today and has been a fantastic pet.
My black silver Maine coon is just a little over a years old he is the most intelligent cat i have ever had, he has taught him self to play fetch and open doors, and i was able to teach him to “come”, and “sit” on command. He follows my every step and has to be with me every where i am and right up in what ever i am doing. He isn’t very cuddly like everyone claims Maine coons are, he would rather just hangout with me, doesn’t want to be pet too much.
1. If a MC costs $500 that’s not from a reputable breeder and 2. It’d be great if in the video images of Norwegian Forest Cats wouldn’t be mixed in with images of MC’s.
As far as grooming that will depend on the coat of the MC. Some have silky coats that don’t require as much grooming and some have more cotton like coats that need a lot of grooming. Keep in mind these cats are double coated so you can’t brush like a normal cat.
You’ll need a very large litter box, one that has plenty of room for them to be able to lift their tail or you’ll be cleaning their tail often. Then there are the hair balls. Normally cats don’t have a huge issue with them especially short hair but long hair cats oh my, if you are weak of stomach get a short hair cat.
I can attest to the fact that Maine Coons need lot’s of attention. Both of mine were rescues and one is mixed. They are very clingy and social and love to get on almost everything I do. They’re also the biggest cuddle beats but because they’re so big it can be a challenge getting up to go to the bathroom. That said they’re the best cats and great for companionship. 💕
My MaineCoon cat is King Louie. A friend of mine gave him to me when he almost starved to death after being brought inside from living outside. Despite his size, he's so gentle & would let the other cats take all the food leaving him with none. He was just fur & bones. Now he lives a wonderful life with 3 other cats that like him & share all sorts of playtime with him. I never have to worry about when I'm away at work cuz my place is set up for cats with lots of toys they can play with while I'm away & my crew has just so much fun together. I'm just the butler! Louie is silver with white highlights. He's amazing. Big tufts of fur on his paws behind his toes. Incredibly long whiskers. Brick red nose. Purrrs like a lawnmower, HA! Don't know if he's just partially MaineCoon but he has all the purebred features & weighs 23lbs of no fat, all CAT! He loves playing with my little Raven-Poe who's a partially Lykoi cat who was lost & abandoned at 2 weeks old & I needed to bottle feed until weaning finally. Raven-Poe is just 10lbs. King Louie plays with him & wraps him up within his great floof until little Raven-Poe just 'bout disappears in the MaineCoon floof,HA! I have 2 other rescued cats, brother & sister tabby cats, one classic & one mackerel. My crew all appreciate having a home after each being lost outside during their earliest lives. They all love each other & play hard together. I brush them & obviously Louie needs a rake brush which he loves running across his magnificent long fur.
Thanks for this informative video. Living with a MaineCoon cat requires one to speak CAT! Living with a crew like I have requires one to be a cat butler, MEOW???!!!
We got our MCC from outside the pound. I took him before he was brought inside -
right place, right time. He was 3 mos old, and grew into a huge, beautiful 24 lbs
He loved playing in water. And was super smart. He was worth all the effort.
We lost him recently and miss him terribly. Hoot was one amazing cat💖
So sorry to hear he is gone from you . Waiting for you in Heaven. Take in another I saved mine from The animal shelter kill Shelter he was old them a Senior and still kicking
@@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx thank you. It's been a year and I still miss Hoot terribly. There's what looks like a MCC - maybe part - running around. And it's so, so cold out. I've been walking to where he/she is sheltering under a neighbor's shed. It may take a while, but that little beauty needs to be inside. OUR home! 💞💕😻
People don't realize you _can_ find pure-breds in shelters. We got our 2nd MCC from the Kelvin Blvd HS an hour before she was scheduled for the needle. Best. Cat. Ever. She knew we got her out just in time.
Our first MCC was abandoned- can you believe that - and ran into our apartment one night. We traced her people to SC. Called them up and they said we could keep her, but she "cost them a pretty penny". THE NERVE!
@@pawwalker3492 wow!! Oh So soon he / she will come to you and live with you soon !
@@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx - hope so. Thanks!
I think I have a Maine Coon mix, he belonged to a neighbour but spent most of his time with me he displays all the Maine Coon traits, a few years ago the neighbour decided to move and left this adorable cat with me, I am so grateful she did because he showers me with love & affection every day, having just lost my Mam a few months ago my best furry friend has been by my side and he knows how sad I am and snuggles up to me every night while purring, he's an elderly cat at 16-17 years, I do hope I can get him to 20 Gail
Our Morris was likely not 100% Maine Coon, but he had many of the earmarks. Most interestingly, though his coat was rich and long, it almost never required attention (which again makes me think he was a mix and not purebred). From the get-go, he had as few as two and as many as five other cats to play with, along with yours truly, so I don't think he EVER got bored.
And he was an absolutely terrific friend and companion. We lost him in May of 2020, and I miss him a lot ... and yeah, I want another one!
We have 2 Maine Coon MIXES. The “Twins”, as we call them, are brothers from the same litter. One is orange and the other is reddish-orange. They BOTH are sweet, loving, playful, and can rock the house when they start roughhousing!! One is 19 lbs and the other is 20 lbs. We ADORE the boys and they know it, because they “test us” quite often. Maine Coons can be REAL IMPS… AND THEY WILL WORK IN PAIRS quite often to accomplish whatever mischief they have decided to get into. They LOVE to find hiding places and jump out and shock you JUST FOR FUN!! They are goofy, silly, loving gentle giants. ALSO… they are often champion “Mousers”. Our big 20 pounder is, the other one could care less!! Grooming is a lot, but their company is worth it. Thank you for this video!!
Love them and we have had a Maine coon for the past 25 years
Leo is so affectionate it's a treat to return his affection. Never had a cat that loved me so much. He doesn't need constant grooming because he grooms himself a lot and combs himself in his own way. Has all his hair going in a perfect direction. He's such a kind gentle guy even though he was feral until he decided I was no threat. Once he made up his mind he wanted to live in my lap with constant pets and belly rubs. He could live on just a sofa with just me since he's still afraid of others after four years. And he's extremely healthy. My tabby girl hates him since she's so jealous and tries to smack him but he just shrugs her off. I love mean suki but leo is the best boy. This video is a waste of space to me.
oh poo...mine is a real sweetheart...fem... she isn't so high maintanence. She's a house cat and does just great!!! She is long and silky, no mats and shiney
I rescued my big boy Jer Jer from an RV park. His mother was poisoned and she carried her three kittens to the mangers door and went out in field and died. He grabbed my heart. He learned to ride in the car and loves to go on trips. He is now 12.5lbs and 12yrs. just recently had a bout with kidney. Better now. He started getting baths when he was very young. Loves his weekly bath with cream rinse . He will come tell me when he wants his bath. He is very smart and he gives hubby and I his whole heart. I hope to have him another 5yrs. We will be lost without our big guy. They are a wonderful companion and breed!
I also got a cat from a shelter, who ended up being a maine coon. Beautiful big baby. He was always happy & loving. Who wouldnt want a cat like that? If a person doesnt want to spend time w their cat....maybe they realky arent a cat petson. I now have a maine coon mix kitten. Very sweet boy once again. I love this breed!!!
We have a brother and sister Maine coon mix that we found. The brother has more of the Maine Coon characteristics and is quite big. He weighs around 15-16lbs. His sister weighs about 12. We don't find them harder to keep than any of the short-haired cats that we have had. They keep each other company and entertained. We had no clue when they were kittens that they had any Maine Coone in them. It was a happy coincidence. They groom easily. They do shed a lot. I can always tell when they've been playing together on the upstairs landing and who won that particular wrestling match by the color of the fur on the carpet. lol. As for requiring a lot of attention -- they just want interaction during the day. They will come to you for attention.
Your story is so right on, especially with the hair laying around after they've been rolling around. Mine usually always talk back to me when I talk to them, especially if you say their name. Very intelligent. Mine love being brushed, and two even let me brush their bellies without attacking me. They all have a Lions mane around their shoulders/necks, how cool. Two are also Polydactyl
Our cat may not be pure bread, but is every bit of the size and personality of a main coon. We adopted him from a local shelter. He is a mix. He was easy to spot because of the long tufts of fur in his ears and on his tail. Also, the size of his kitten paws was a hint that he would be a large cat. I will always look for this type of cat in the future.
I was lucky--I adopted a Maine Coon cat from the Kennebunkport Animal Shelter in Maine. A stray, she was found in the port city of Saco, Maine sashaying down the street looking for sailors. The grooming is almost a side job and you forgot to mention that their nails are like talons as they become older. She has never bitten or clawed anyone--she is a dream. Her name is Minx and she is 19 years old, and she still rockets around the rooms of the house at night, but mostly she sleeps now. We love her very much.
I've had 30 cats I'm my life time, the female Maine Coon is my favourite, l've had a few of them.
P.S l never buy cats, l don't believe in buying a living being.
P.S. no one cares what you do
@@isuckatlife6443 you clearly did if you commented;)
We are considering a Main Coon for our son that loves cats, i have heard good things of these cats, still doing research.
Thank you fir your video, very informative! 😻😻😻😻
Don't worry about the video "warnings". Love is all you need.
I had a Maine Coon and she was very loving. She lived for almost 20 years. She was very smart and understood every word I said, even though she was a cat. I want another one.
My 6.5kg MC was a happy indoor cat, we played for hours when I got home from work. He was a very loving cat.
I have an indoor/outdoor Maine Coon cat, and she is an utter joy. I groom her often, play with her multiple times,a day, and love all her goofy antics. Every night, she sleeps on the ottoman or on my bed. I love every minute with her.
This cat's characterestic is my type of a pet cat. Love to own one.
Our big male coon Stewie was a joy to share life with. While he loved us, he really didn't care for other animals. He regularly would chase wild geese, turkeys, deer and other wildlife out of our rural waterfront yard, then strut the perimeter like a God!
Phil Church here and we have had Maine coons since 1997 love how big they are and how they love you and talk ..
My MC was a rescue from the streets. She is gorgeous and so sweet. I also have a Norwegian Forest Cat that is a huge and gorgeous to, also a rescue from the streets.
We had a beautiful Norwegian Forest cat....he was huge at 28 pounds. Very much a 1 person cat, he followed me everywhere...even into the car! One day we had a furnace repairman come out, and Pud walked up to him just as he pulled his head out of the furnace, the guy jumped up like he could climb the walls to get away from Pud, yelling "WHAT IS THAT?!?". I said that's my cat, and he just wants to play. Pud was SO disappointed.
Our MCC is eight months old he's over ten pounds now, it is truly amazing how quickly this guy grows! We had to get the jumbo litter box. He loves to play fetch and follows my wife and I everywhere. Constantly wants to play. He's not so much a lap cat, but that's fine with me. Always close by though...Sometimes too close😄 Never had a cat so interested in what I am doing day to day. No sheding yet, but I'm sure that will happen in time. Ike is a great cat, looks exactly like the very first cat shown in this video. Highly recommend getting one.
I have had one for ten years I love my little man, I groom him every day it helps with the relationship I only have to pick up the brush and he has a special meow for it! He also likes having his back scratched with a back scratcher! Lol, every time he sees me using it he wants it too! Of course he has his own now!
I've been blessed with my wonderful kitty BOOGER. .He is 6 yrs old and has made me laugh every day . BOOGER is 22 lbs of nothing but LOVE , Joy,Cuddles and my Best Friend .
I have a half MC. His mother was a feral in a trailer park where I lived, she had two kittens, one solid black and one ginger. The mama decided to move the kittens, she took the black one and I said, “No, she isn’t taking that little orange one”! I love gingers!! So, I brought him in at 2 days old, make up some formula that a vet had showed me how to make, started feeding him and doing the “potty/pee” thing for him and he has, about 13 years later, grown into a monster kitty!! He is about 15 lbs. and so fluffy and is the biggest baby. I named him Taz and he is my human/kitty baby! He is so lovable and he is so clean, he cleans himself all the time and his is so soft and shiny! I love my baby Taz. I would have another if I could find one that I could adopt from a shelter maybe, I could never afford to buy one!!
My best friend Callie was a Maine Coone. She was there for me when I had seizures and began my recovery from a car accident. She was a gift from my family. She did eat more than I did and she went everywhere with me, because I lived in a studio apartment. She loved the dog park, baths and grooming and taking naps on my lap. Once you have lived with a Maine Coone or Norwegian Forest you will find that cats are good fur friends to live with.
I have brain cancer and take seizures. Looking for a cat that would know if i was going to have a seizure and would know what to do. anyone's opinion please?
@@annettebelliveau4335 honestly, Annette, it can be any animal that attaches him or herself to you. It could be a horse, a donkey, a cow or a bull, or a bat, (I have seen bats that do that, as well) sometimes it can even be an empathetic person who helps with seizures. But if I wanted a cat and I was sure that I could take my cat everywhere with me, and not have anyone tell me that I can't take my cat into the place where I go, I would go to the humane society and pick one or let them help you. Or a farm cat. Callie, the kitty that saved my life, and a lot of other people's lives, was just a simple farm cat. I gave her good retirement from her job, though because animals can suffer stress the same way humans do.
I had one for almost 15 years he was my best friend and he was with me through losing a child and brain surgery. He was the smarted most loving animal ever..the only problem I had was he insisted on hunting for me. So I nursed animals to release them again.
My Maine Coon was awesome. He got along with EVERYONE. Dog, cat, visitors you name it. He came to me as a stray. His fur was terribly matted and took extensive grooming to get rid of the mats. He loved to be brushed and that made our grooming/snuggle sessions easy. He could walk on a harness like a dog. If you can manage that a smaller apartment would be okay. He listened much like a dog too. I suggest finding one as a rescue, not from a breeder. Save the money to put into their care instead. Having a Maine Coon as a companion is an incredible opportunity and worth the time, energy and any money spent. They are truly special gentle giants. If you are or have a child with special needs this is the cat breed I’d recommend. They’re intuitive and gentle.
LOVE the sarcasm in the title! LOVE IT! My 19 year old cat, Oliver, is giving one BIG salute to his brethren! Beautiful creatures aren't they?
It's no secret that this breed requires a LOT of effort, but I would be prepared to put this effort in. It'll all be worth it, they're such a beautiful, friendly cat! I'm moving in with a couple of my friends in a year or so, and one of them has already decided she wants a German Shepherd so it's important that we get a cat who is known for getting along with dogs. I've always loved Maine Coons, they're my favourite breed! As a dog person who loves cats almost as much, another thing I love about this breed is that they're known to act a bit like dogs, so it's like I get the best of both worlds. I'm hoping to find a relatively young Maine Coon at a shelter because I'd really like to adopt, however I'd still like to introduce the dog and cat at a young age to increase the chances of them liking each other. (My friend has established that she definitely wants a healthy German Shepherd so we'll most likely be getting it from a breeder). The biggest downside for me getting this breed would be the fact that they're not great for people with cat allergies; my mum is allergic to cats and while most cats (including this fluffy one I see a lot when I go on walks) don't give me any reactions, I have had reactions to my auntie's cats so I'm really hoping I won't get a reaction to a Maine Coon. It depends on the danda(?)/cat dandruff they have, apparently... even though Maine Coons have long fur, I'm hoping that with enough care and grooming I won't have to take medication. Also, I'm wanting the pets to be inside pets, does anyone know if that helps too?
High maintenance, constant attention needing... So prrfect for me. Small space is okay if you take them on walks everyday, otherwise, they need a house and yard outside. We go everywhere together.
I adopted a MC for my MIL at 4 months old, his energy was just too much for her & unfortunately started being mean to him so we took him. I couldn't imagine taking him back to the shelter so we kept him & he was so traumatized that it took months for him to trust & accept love but NOW my Rascal is the most affectionate & playful boy. Yes, he is high maintenance, loves water, loves pouncing on my older cat, Boo & I wouldn't change a thing!
had a Maine Coon for 19yrs she lived in a tiny NYC studio under 400 sq feet with her bff a black and white american short hair ... yes they need to be brushed any long haired breed needs extra grooming... and My coon was not overly clingy she sought out attention always and only on her terms ...she was the best mouse trap any city apartment dweller could wish for... I miss her greatly and would gladly own another maine coon....
Being a Coon owner for 20 years, this video is rubbish on most counts, except for the initial expense.
Spot on with your comment , I also have lived with them for years …
What? grooming is an issue. Periodically, the knots have to be clipped out of the fur.
And being large in some cases, more space is necessary for them. mine is MUCH happier now that he has a bigger house to run around in.
Also having decades of experience with coon cats, I have found that they are very sociable cats, sometimes rather co-dependent, like a dog.
And the larger ones are expensive in that they eat more than other cats. They are bigger.
Maybe you have only known smaller coons, plenty are more 'average' cat size of 10-12 lbs, but a 20 lb cat needs slightly different things.
And the initial expense? that is the only rubbish part. Breeders are a rip-off. It's just snobbery. If you truly know a coon, you can recognize one as a kitten and get one for $30 adoption fee at a rescue or something.
Every point made applies to all cats and dogs and children!!!
Why are you saying so, care to elaborate further? We have two maine coon and I did not care for the elder one’s fur enough initially, so she has some matted fur right now. So I have to spend time every day to slowly cut away the matt and brush other parts daily. It looks perfect but underneath there are tons of hair and you need to spend time to care for them, so I think the video did a good job mentioning these points
My brothers maine coon would always greet me by getting in my lap, giving me a kiss and purring reaaal loud. Is yours extraordinarily affectionate? Im just not used to cats being so forward
My son has a beautiful silver Maine coon, who he admits takes a lot of looking after. I'm happy with my three 'normal' but also beautiful moggies.
I've had a mixed maine coon and a full bred maine coon. There is not a better cat to have. They are loyal, inquisitive and the best cat ever . So entertaining 😆
We have a Maine Coon that we rescued from a tree 20' up. He had been chased by coyotes and they treed him! Poor guy had been up in that tree for 3 or 4 days! Took him to our vet and he thought he was a mix of Maine Coon and something else. And THEN THE FUR CAME IN INCLUDING A MAGNIFICENT MANE AND TAIL! He is the sweetest BIG kitty we have ever had! He is two now and weighs 20lbs or more! And he loves us and comes into our bedroom in the wee hours to make sure we are still there! He is truly Mr. Furry pants and is really handsome! Wish there was a way to show his picture! He is the BEST CAT EVER!
My parents owned Maine coons when I was in my teens and 2 more in my adulthood. They were wonderful cats and I've thought about getting one but my wife adopted a stray that we are both in love with.
You let your wife make all the decisions?
Meow...
watisch!
You can get a maine coon too, they get along with other pets
I’d love to have another Maine Coon
Definitely your so right, we have 4 of these Awsome Cats, Gipsy a female blue her brother Gismo Cream White both are 2 jears, and Haku and Loki brothers, both are white ones and about 8 months old. They give us so much fun, but also a lot of work. For example, our Gipsys Fur is very very long and needs every single day a brush her brother Gismo is a little bit shorter but all 2 days he need a brush to. Our little white terror Kitten 🤣needs it only one time a week. I call them terror Kitten because they make so much crasy stuff you can't belive it.
But we will never give up our 4 they are so lovely and every single day we're happy to made the decision to take them 🥰
LG from the crasy German Coonie family
Sorry for the bad English I give my best
PS. One year ago we did it again 🙈🤣little Luna comes a gray and white female one. Now we have 5 Coonies and that is enough 🤔🙈🤣
Our Maine Coons are wonderful loving family members. Fred and Whiskey, a brother and sister pair (spayed and neutered as young kittens), and it is very much a "Big Brother/Little Sister" relationship (Fred has a larger frame than his sister). He takes care of her, and she tells him what to do. They spread their love and affection around to all of us (my wife, my grandson, their little dog, and I), and are very intelligent. They have specific methods of communicating with all of us, letting us know exactly what it is they want. It only took then 6 months to train us. They have their own Master Bedroom, but are so loving and considerate, they allow my wife and I to sleep there too. And they are very large, particularly when stretching out in bed (yet they can maneuver themselves into the smallest of boxes or dresser drawers). We didn't know what we were getting when we got them, just two little kittens who sadly lost their original owner when they were only 3 months old, after only two weeks in their first home. Happily, they were able to adjust quickly. They weren't the first cats I've had in my life, always had a cat and a dog my whole life, but now I couldn't image a life without Maine Coons specifically. They are truly unique and have wonderful attitudes. They spend their day hunting (we have a good-sized property with basically a forest as our backyard and beyond). They spend their evenings with the family, traveling from room to room making sure they spend time with everyone, and grooming... lots of grooming (they are very particular about their looks, and spend a lot of time working on it, helping each other get those spots they just can't reach themselves). They love to play with their little dog, he's a purebred Bitta (Bit a this and a bit of that, Terrier and Chiwawa mostly), and can get pretty funny especially with the dog's high energy spurts. But when it's time to stop, the Coon's team up and herd the dog to the couch where he lies down. He's usually pretty tired out by that time anyway. They are the coolest cats.
I have had two Maine Coons, both rescues. My first I had from when I was a child. He lived 19 years and was a huge boy weighing at 25lbs. He was big, long and fairly tall. My current Maine Coon is 12. She is not as active and snuggly as my male was, nor d8d they constantly demand attention. My current Maine Coon likes lying in your lap and on my husband's and my bed. I will admit they need grooming, but I have two Persians and their grooming is way more intensive. I think Maine Coons are an awesome breed and will adapt better than the video says. If you live in a small place, they take well to leash training. Mine did and enjoy walks.
I have two Maine's and I adore them
Our Maine Coon plays fetch. In the morning I’ll ask her where her ball is, and a little while later she shows up with it, then plays fetch for as long as I want to. Maine Coons are the bomb
I had a purebred Maine Coon .She was a delightful companion for 16 years. We lived on a farm and had 2 other cats for her to play with .I miss her . I was younger then and had the time and energy to care for her .Now 10 years later I have smaller less care intensive cats .
I’ve got 4 of them. They are great companions. I just retired so I’m at home all the time. They great me at the door from the garage every time I go out. My house is 3000 square feet with lots of windows, a staircase going upstairs with two cat trees that they love. The one on the upper landing the top of the tree is even with a window sill. They love drinking water out of the faucet. I brush them as often as I can. Pleasant, friendly and funny cats.
Really? If you don't like a big, sweet, sensitive awesome cat, yeah, don't get a mainecoon.
I have a Maine Coon mix, he is huge! 20 pounds, but his fur is not long. He is the sweetest, gentlest cat and oh boy do I get presents from him. He loves the large dogs lays down and plays with them. Goes in and out the dog door with them and brings me mice, birds, snakes, etc . . . . Love this crazy cat.
I had a beauty. He was polydactyl- 6 toes on each foot. Iggy loved when my son (7 yrs old at the time)did the world wrestling moves on him. Iggy used to put his ears back and come for more. I miss him.
My son's ex-girlfriend took his cat that was a sister to my cat so he needed another Mouser for his house. I was driving in the country and saw a sign free kittens so when I went in I sat down because they say to let an animal Choose You. Well The Bobbsey Twins came one climbing up each leg so I had to take them both. One was a polydactyl and his paws are really big they look like duckfeet! My big pitbull and my older tabby cat both raised them and my tabby cat would get super big eyes when he would see them doing their flying through the air tricks and other astounding things they did! When my pitbull would be laying on the floor, one cat would be on one side of the room & one being on the other, & they'd look at each other and jump across to my dog, use him as a springboard and then go to the other side so it was just two jumps to cross the room! They were like monkeys and could travel very far with one jump! It was like I had a circus in my house! (I miss them & soon after they went to my son's, my 11 y.o. putbull had to be put down & my tabby became lonely. He now has a MC kitten he's raising.) When I would go away they usually were found way up on top of the kitchen cupboards when I came home. I had read that polydactyls are very smart they like to be up high and they like watching everything, but then again what cat doesn't? Although I can say my tabby cat never climbed up to the top of the kitchen cupboards like they did. They are Black and Whites and their dad was a wildcat.
My apartment is only 550 ft but I was planning on walking it daily. I will talk to my vet and make sure it can be happy with that.
That’s great! If you’re sure you can offer the furball the best, then nothing should stop you!
1 or more tall cat trees is fine. Also if you have open area above kitchen cupboards is another area cats like. Video is not 100%. Cats are cats & a MC gets along with all other cats & animals for company & exercise.