About Maine Coons

     Maine Coons are a wonderful breed.  They absolutely love people and are very interactive with their humans.  We often call them the "Golden Retrievers" of the cat world.  Truly they are more like dogs than cats in many ways, however my favorite description is that of a cross between a golden retriever and a 3 year old child full of energy, curiosity (mischief), and huge, loving big hearts that want all the attention you can give them.  Because of their interactive nature, Maine Coons are easily trained.  You can teach them to fetch, walk on a lead and sit up and beg, among a few things.  On the other hand, their self assurance and insistence on equality in the family, makes it hard to break them from doing the things they love.  For example you can't teach them to leave the drinking water in the dish or to stay out of the shower when you are in it.
      Maine Coons are very athletic though not particularly graceful (coordinated). They are not hyper or decidedly destructive, yet bored or lonely Maine Coons can turn into hoodlums quite quickly.  They have fine senses of humor and enjoy practical jokes. Never assume your Maine Coon is content to just sit and watch you engaging in fun activities, more likely it will be right in the thick of things!  When they want love it is best to give in and let them have their way with you, because they are a cat that will never say die and their stamina is incredible!  Their most inspiring quality is their uncanny ability to know what you are thinking and to respond, always with love and surprising wisdom.
     Maine Coons have relatively low maintenance fur for a long hair breed, although the coat varies in type from cat to cat.  The average male is 12 to 15 lb., a large male is 15 to 20 lb. Don't let the weight fool you.  A 15 lb. Maine Coon is BIG!  They have long, tall frames and carry very little extra fat as a rule.

If you would like to know more about these lovely cats, I recommend that you click on "The Maine Coon: Cat Breed FAQ."

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