How are Maine Coon Cats Different from Other Cats?

Introduction

     WOW!!!! Maine Coons are so fluffy, big, and cute!!! 

     They are SO MUCH bigger than regular house cats, and they act different, too.

     Keep reading my website for more information about how Maine Coon cats are different than other cats. 

Size

     If you want a Maine Coon cat, be prepared! These cats stand 16 inches tall and they can stretch out up to 4 feet long and weigh about 25 pounds. A regular cat only weighs about 8-10 pounds and has a length of about 18 inches.

     So, TWO regular cats put together still doesn't equal ONE Maine Coon cat! Maine Coons are VERY LARGE!

Fur

     A Maine Coon cat's fur can be much longer than a regular cat's fur. It is also smoother and silker than a regular cat's fur. 

     So, if you choose to adopt a Maine Coon cat, be prepared to do lots of combing and grooming. Otherwise their fur will get badly matted and tangled, leading to problems with shedding and losing their fur, which could cause bald spots.

Tufted Toes

     Maine Coon cats have tufted fur in between their toes like little snow boots! It also helps them in snowy places by keeping them on top of the snow instead of sinking in.

Personality

     Maine Coon cats are very friendly and playful with those who are respectful to them. Many other house cats can act aggressive to strangers or other animals, but Maine Coon cats are friendly and they won’t try to murder you! 

     Maine Coon cats are more friendly to strangers and regular cats are usually more skittish.

     Some people call Maine Coon cats the “dogs of the cat world.” That's not just because of their incredible size. It's mostly because Maine Coon cats are very friendly and sociable like dogs and they are also very intelligent.

Communication

     Another cool fact about Maine Coon cats is their call. For example, most regular cats have more of a meow.

     Maine Coon cats use more of a chirp, meow, purr, or vibrating sound to communicate with humans. 

Growth and Maturity

     Did you know Maine Coons take 3 to 5 years to fully mature? A regular cat only takes 12 to 18 months.

     Maine Coon cats actually offer different experiences than other cats. For example, most cats will scratch you if they don't want to be pet but Maine Coon cats are much calmer and friendlier.

Lifespan

     Did you know the oldest Maine Coon lived until it was 31!

     However, most Maine Coons cats don't live as long as regular house cats. Maine Coons usually live for 10 to 12 years, and a typical house cat lives for 12 to 18 years.

Health Problems

     Maine Coon cats are WAY bigger than most other cats and have different health problems than other cats. For example, they suffer from hip dysplasia which is when the hip bones don’t connect together right. They also have more heart problems because of their extra size.  

Purebreeds

     In 1968, six cat breeders got together to form the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association. They did this to make the Maine Coon a purebred cat so that it could continue to be bred and protected.  

Author's Note

      I was inspired to make this website about Maine Coon cats because I saw a photo of a Maine Coon cat and I couldn't believe how big they were!

     I knew some wild cats like tigers and jaguars can grow large, but I never realized that there was a pet cat that could grow so big. This inspired me to want to learn more about Maine Coon cats!