As we have heard, there is a record in the Guinness Book of Records with a cat having the longest length ever recorded, and yes, it was a Maine Coon cat. That should tell you something, Maine Coon Cats get, well, huge. In fact, they can easily weigh more than a small dog.
Think about it, a really small dog can weigh around 3 or 4 pounds, while Coon Cats are rumored to grow to 30 pounds or more. There is even a great story about a Coon Cat that weighed 35lbs. It is true? You never know, it’s certainly very possible. The bottom line is that these cats are big, strong and muscular, just like the weightlifters of the cat kingdom.
The average weight of a female is around 9 to 13 pounds, and the average weight of a male is 13 to 18 pounds. But, as you know, they can grow much larger. In fact, they unfortunately tend to be obese, and that is something you will have to worry about if you take care of a Maine Coon.
The personality and temperament of these big cats tend towards the mysterious and gentle, which many will find appealing. But they are definitely a cat, they will disappear from you and they are very independent. Unlike some breeds, they are very gentle and gentle, however they do not tend to be overly aggressive, hissing all the time and biting their fingers. No, that’s not how the Coon Cat likes to roll.
People are often curious about how to find Maine Coon cats. Well, adoption through the local rescue shelter would be great, if they have one of these guys. It’s always worth calling a local shelter or two and hurting your soul if you’re up for it.
Most people are looking for kittens to raise from birth. And, okay, either way, you’ll be very happy with your cat, these are noble and gentle giants.
When looking for breeders there are a few different routes to go, you can search for them online but be careful not to waste your time or deal with unscrupulous people. One of the best ways we have found is to simply talk and network with other Maine Coon Cat owners.
Don’t you know any? Well, you can certainly find some of these people online in forums and blogs, make a post and ask a few questions, you should find what you’re looking for pretty quickly.
Maine Coon cats are a wonderful breed that just about any cat lover will love, but don’t overfeed them because these cats don’t stop growing.
