1. Are Maine Coons good with children?
2. I have others pets, will a Maine Coon be alright coming into my house ?
3. Do Maine Coons eat alot?
4. Do they take alot of grooming ?
5. What weight will they reach?
6. Will they be alright as an indoor only cat?
7. What is the personality of a Maine Coon?
8. Why do I have to wait for my kitten to be 14 weeks old?
9. I have thought about breeding?
10. What genetic traits can a Maine Coon carry?

Are Maine Coons good with children?

Maine Coons usually love to be around children, will follow them around and are very tolerant and gentle with them.

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Are Maine Coons alright with other pets?

Maine Coons love company, whether it is human, other cats or dogs. We have placed many into homes with dogs , and they have become best buddies, as you can see with this Cavoodle, Albert and a neuter boy, Jakobi, who in the picture is only 11 mths old.

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Do Maine Coons eat alot ?

In proportion to their size, once grown they do not eat a great amount.  If you have a kitten, between about 3 mths and 10 mths they often eat quite a large amount.  This is a real growth phase and they need all they can eat to support rapid growth and development.

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Do Maine Coons take alot of grooming?

A pet Maine Coon who is desexed does not take alot of grooming.  Usually once a week, paying special attention to the underarms and britches is all that is needed.  Of course there is the occassional exception to this.

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What weight will they reach?

This is usually one of the first questions we get asked.  Like all animals, including us humans, size varies and there is no guarantees, with exceptions at both ends of the scale.  Generally a neutered male should be about 8 - 10kg when mature, and a female is a little smaller averaging 7 - 9kg. It is not uncommon for males to exceed this weight though.

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Will a Maine Coon be happy as a indoor only pet ?

At PawsPlus Maine Coons all our Maine Coon cats and kittens are indoor only.  With a selection of toys and plenty of attention, they are very content to stay indoors.  The couple of times we have had an escapee, they are usually waiting at the door to come in in a very short time.

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What is the personality of a Maine Coon?

The Maine Coon is often said to be more like a dog.  They are so company orientated, whether people, other cats, or dogs, and are usually only a few steps behind you.  They like to see and 'help' with whatever you maybe doing.

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Maine Coons are a slow maturing breed of cat.  As I have no major health issues and do not breed my females very often (if I get a say in it!), I do not wean the kittens from mum, but let her wean them when she feels the time is right.  This extra time allows the kittens to learn how to play, become independent and confident kittens in their own right.  At 10 - 11 weeks of age most kittens are still looking for mum or its litter mates to cuddle upto and feel secure.  To wait an extra couple of weeks at this young age is far better than getting a kitten that may have behavourial issues later in life, which form a big percentage of vet consultations today.

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There is much to consider when thinking of starting to breed. The link herein is a good starting point for reading and learning what needs to be considered.  http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/beginnerscorner/breedingalitter/

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Maine Coons can be prone to hip dysplasia due to their size.  They are also known to be prone to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but this is not restricted to the Maine Coon, but is a general feline vulnerability even seen in our domestic cats.