Maine Coon Breed Information
The Maine Coon is the largest domesticated cat breed. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested, the most credible suggestion being that it is closely related to the Norwegian Forest cat and the Siberian.
Don’t let their imposing size fool you—deep down, Maine coons are soft, gentle giants who love to spend time with their humans. They very much expect to be part of the family and aren’t big on personal space or privacy. These cats are delighted at the thought of following you from room to room as you go about your day. Maine coons are large, intelligent, affectionate pets who love their people.
Maine coons are incredibly intelligent and fun-loving and will keep their kittenish playfulness well into old age. The Maine Coon Cat Club calls them the "clowns of the cat world." The Maine coon is not an aggressive breed, and will tolerate being picked up, held, and cuddled. These animals are friendly, kind, and patient with gentile children.
Don’t let their imposing size fool you—deep down, Maine coons are soft, gentle giants who love to spend time with their humans. They very much expect to be part of the family and aren’t big on personal space or privacy. These cats are delighted at the thought of following you from room to room as you go about your day. Maine coons are large, intelligent, affectionate pets who love their people.
Maine coons are incredibly intelligent and fun-loving and will keep their kittenish playfulness well into old age. The Maine Coon Cat Club calls them the "clowns of the cat world." The Maine coon is not an aggressive breed, and will tolerate being picked up, held, and cuddled. These animals are friendly, kind, and patient with gentile children.
