Buyer question
Is a Maine Coon good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Maine Coon 5 out of 5 for beginners (tolerant and forgiving).
Source: the Maine Coon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Maine Coon in the Animal Library
The detail
A big, rugged longhair that grew up as a working barn cat in New England winters. That history shows: sociable, steady and playful well into adulthood, with a coat and a frame that need real room and regular brushing.
- Temperament
- Friendly, chatty, easygoing
- Best fit
- Families, multi-pet homes
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Playful, not frantic)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Brush two or three times a week)
What to weigh
A large cat eats more, needs a bigger litter box and sturdier furniture, and takes up to four years to finish growing. The breed also carries known heart and hip risks that make parent testing important.