Thank you for this informative video! ❤ I'd like to add to the fur issue - yes, they might get stressed if their fur becomes knotted, but remember: cats lick themselves regularly, and when that involves so much fur, it might lead to a bowel obstruction. My maine coon had to undergo two abdominal surgeries, even though we brush her regularly.
I got my Main Coon at a shelter. I had him for 20 years. He was a smart cat who wanted to take a walk with me every evening. He patiently waited for me at the door until I was ready to walk with him. He definitely understood english. We would walk together and he would hapily trot ahead of me holding his tail in the air. He was an indor/outdor cat and lived a hapy life with me and my family.
Mine had sang one line of twinkle twinkle little star after listening to a youtube video of another cat singing it. But now I realize that I was laughing so hard, I couldn't get him to do it again, because my response made him insecure-- I'm figuring.
I had 2 Maine Coons, both rescues. They lived to be 17. One died of cancer, the other a stroke. They were the joy of my life. Desi was by my side almost every minute of every day. The most loyal and loving cat I've ever had.
Maine coons don't just attach to one person. I've owned several and while they do tend to have a favorite, they actually do a very good job of spreading their attention and love to the entire family.
That's awesome. Cute. I found that upgrading to Purina One, and cutting back on dry cat food, helps my kitties live long. I also keep them indoors. I work at a vet.
They also have a good memory for someone they have taken a dislike to, and a very ''odd' sense of humour when it comes to getting revenge. Thinking back to my maine coon.
@@Asadc1995 actually yes, its true! My cat doesnt get bothered by anything really. 2 year old Mainecoon. Sometimes when trimming his nails, he might get moody, but never scratches. Not even when touching his belly nor tail. Very calm and fluid
We managed to get a MC male from the SPCA. He had been returned twice and was very shy, shy enough that the ladies at the shelter thought he would not be rehomed. I sat with him and put my hand inside the cage and eventually he came out from hiding and sniffed at my hand. He has been with us for several years now and exhibits pretty much all these traits and follows my wife around, coming to get her if he wants company. He is by far the sweetest and smartest cat we have ever had and is a joy to have around. We are retired so there is always someone around if he gets lonesome. We have a backyard and he will hunt there for hours. Oddly he never leaves the yard and comes when called. He will also indicate what kind of food he wants by his posture and has the sweetest trills to come from an animal. We absolutely adore him and he is such a gentleman. Also he will come and get us to groom him or if he wants attention he will flop on the diningroom floor and wait for one of us. Charming to say the least.
This brought happy tears to my eyes, sometimes the "rescue rejects" (harder to place) animals are the very best companions with a bit of love, and understanding. ❤
@@Mrs.RobinsonsI took in a gray, Male, shorthaired cat once, he had the forehead markings, had to be at least part M.C. , he was 26 lbs. Not a fat kitty at all. He was quite a lovely cat. Miss him. 🍂🕊🍂
@@Mrs.Robinsons I'm getting old, loss is becoming more prominent. Best to remember the good times. He loved to hug and be hugged. Actually made my husband kind of jealous 🙄😊
Mine loves weed. We did find him in the greenhouse, sleeping under the marijuana plant when he was a kitten. So we named him Doobie. He was smart. It was 30 degrees warmer in our greenhouse. Now he won't go outside if the weather isn't around 70. LoL
My dad found a one month old main coon kitty it was nothing like this vidio say. She was the best cat ever. And all pets needs grooming ir they become a mess. Main coons are awsome. She lived to be 18 years old. She died if a broken heart 3 months after my dad past away. She went every where with him. 😢muss them both so much.
So sorry to hear to hear that your main coon kitty had died. Dear puss! Heart breaking! I have a Ragdoll Puss called Charlie Brown. She is very affectionate and I adore her! We have a local veterinary practice called South Moor Vets are very good at keeping in touch
Awe. I bet they would have lived a lot longer had your dad did. That's so sad. A lot of people don't think animals can die of broken hearts, but they can.😢
The Maine Coon mix I got from a shelter a few months ago is the joy of my life. He learns a lot of words quickly. Has not bit or scratched me on purpose. Cautious to experience new things but with time gradually accepts change. Enjoys being around other people who have quiet, gentile personalities. He's quite verbal. Is chill 70% of the time and plays like a cat on fire the rest of the time. Strings and balls cannot be beat by any mechanical toy. Cat TV rocks. This little gentleman respects property and doesn't damage any of it. The happier he is the more he bathes. Shedding? HUGE. Most of it is in clumps which is easy to spot and pick up. With hairball food it's not been a problem for him. He has long, heavy outer coat and a downy undercoat which does most of the shedding mostly while playing. There are many products which help a lot to control and clean shedding.
My experience as well. He has never bit or scratched anyone. Saw him sniffing a grasshopper almost trying to be friends with it 😂 gentle. Never scratched furniture. Literally best cat ever ❤
I totally disagree with this video, my Maine Coon ( Alfie ) was the most loving , fun , intelligent , loyal , soothing, beautiful creature I’ve ever had the pleasure to call a member of my family. NEVER a problem but a ray of sunshine I couldn’t wait to get home to every day. Yes he was expensive to keep but worth every penny . Miss him so much ❤️❤️
I totally agree with you about video Never Ever adopt Maine coon. They are all about loving. Extremely great pets. Would recommend them to everyone. U cannot go wrong adopting a Maine coon. Your comment hit it right on the spot.❣️
I adopted a beautiful black baby in Idaho USA. They brought him to Utah telling me he was a barn cat- cheap. My first clue should have been the HUGE paws. At 8 toes on his front mittens. I didnt even know what a Polydactyl was let alone a Maine Coon! He grew & grew :0 Now at 21 lbs! The most mellow devoted, obedient fun, loyal, baby I ever had ! I am a disabled Snr. We just cuddle all day.
garulus- I think what they mean is the breed not a good fit for everyone. For ex. those who don't have the time or patience to give them the care they deserve. I have a part Maine Coon and he is the best sweetest boy but he does require a lot more care and attention than other cats I have had.
I totally agree with you. I feel this person has some kind of misplaced hatred for this incredibly loyal, intelligent and lovable breed. more than half my Kittys were Maine Coone. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is the same guy that said that Manx were bad pets as well. Of course it just so happens my closest friend is a Manx. He is laying between my legs at this very moment. I wonder if he's doing it to ANGER people with no facts to get people to post and spread the word on his fake video..
I've had 2 in my lifetime. Just lost my beloved Gidget 2 weeks ago at the age of 18. Both rescues...both, hands down, the smartest cats I've ever owned.
Hi Sweets My 18 year old Red mainecoone Angus just went to kitty heaven in June. He was also the love of my husband and my life ! I am here for you hon . 🌸👱🏼♀️🌸 Natasha
My Maine Coon was the gentlest, most loving cat I have ever had. He was a polydactyl and his paws were like catchers mitts. I got him as a kitten and had him for almost 14 years. Bell, I miss you buddy.
I have been owned by two MCCs. As I got them from the Humane Society I figure they were half-breeds, but they had all the traits. Everything in this video is spot-on, but they were worth it. They were the most intelligent and loving cats. I miss them both very much.
I have 6 Maine Coons. They all get along brilliantly. I have an enclosed patio so that my cats can stalk the birds in my back garden but not get to them, which exercises their prey drive without causing the death of any wildlife. I also have 2 rabbits, and they all get along as well.
You're teasing those cats. They can see the birds but not hunt them. I'm a bird lover though so I get it. I'm also a cat lover. I had a declawed cat (my mother declawed him NOT me) who still used to kill birds even without claws. It was a orange tabby that acted like a Maine Coon and hunted and took walks with me until he was unfortunately hit by a car at age 13. He was my best cat and so healthy even at 13 he played like a kitten. Maybe I will try a Maine Coon but my cats are indoor cats now after losing three to the road.
Back in 2001 an large older male cat wandered up to me on our farm! He was skinny and needed to eat so I gave him a bowl of food and some fresh water. He had an obvious puss filed wound on his forehead. We cleaned it and put some antibiotic paste on it that we have on hand for cattle and goats. This seemed to start healing it. However it became bad again so we took him to our farm vet who cleaned it and packed it with something that really worked well. We had started letting him in and he liked to be inside. He was a great cat and it was amazing how he used his apposing thumb. He was with us for about ten years but one day he didn’t come home. Since was getting a little feeble we think he died somewhere. We still miss him.
@@sas62150 Princess Minxi Leapordpaw was a longhair Tortoiseshell who we had for 18 years passed suddenly one night. We keep a picture of her displayed around the house so we can remember her. Same with our cats before her, and so on. At one time, we had fostered a few cats which grew to 15 at one point; feeding time was like a STAMPEDE and the songs they sang while waiting for the food ( which of course is never fast enough to an impatient cat )! All the cats ended up in good homes, so mission accomplished !
On two separate occasions I was chosen to be owned by Maine Coons, both females. One a kitten was a gift from close friends, mixed 1/2 - 1/2 purebred and the other was a purebred older rescue whose elderly female owner had passed. Their nickname "Gentle Giant" does apply as they were the sweetest cats ever! The video is correct as they do require "Fur" maintenance, mine loved water, baths, and would walk right into the shower with me. They loved to just splash in the water and enjoyed being blow dried (warning: low heat only!) afterwards. They followed me everywhere and were highly inquisitive as well as intelligent! The first one loved music and would melt into my lap with a Rod Stewart CD playing the other loved to watch cartoons and nature shows on TV. This video brought out a lot of fond memories but in closing sadly the video is correct as both of my babies died from diseases one a very rare and hard to diagnose diabetes at 15 and the other from kidney cancer at 13.
I've had quite a number of cats over the years, the one thing that killed most of them was kidney cancer. Seems to be becoming more and more popular as a cause of death for some reason (my theory is modern cat food). My maine coon died from that , her sister died from diabetes both at 18 years, but my long hair also died from kidney cancer a year before my maine coon did and the year before that a friend's Norwegian forest cat died from the same thing. Seems to be very common now unfortunately.
I had a big sweet and friendly American shorthair red tabby cat. His attitude was liked a Maine Coon. He was my best friend for a little bit over 12 years. I was 11 years old when I met him when he was a stray cat. At first he was afraid of me. It took me a few minutes of talking to him. He started to cuddled with me. My sister and even my parents liked him,too. We adopted him in our home. That cat that I had a very special bond with him. I was so lucky to have that cat in my life. He was my best friend.
The cats that one grows up with are always held in the fondest memories. We got one during Halloween rounds and he was with us just over 20 years. He went from my childhood days to my college years - that cat will always be in my memories, as he shared many adventures with me.
My lady was a rescue Maine Coone. My first pet ever. She was a awesome, pretty, cat that thought she was a human or maybe a puppy, very vocal, moody and loyal. She lived to be 17. Only problem was her fur.....it was everywhere. But she was beautiful!
Maine coons are awesome he stayed in the house and was always happy, He got along with the other cats. Grooming no problem. He lived to be 20. Mine was free because the past owner neglected him. Always fed good food. He was never anxious
A main coon was given to me in November 8th 2022 his owner couldn't take care of him because she's elderly what an amazing breed I love him so much he is like a dog don't really care about the food he eats because he has his own credit card lol, He also watches TV like a person he also likes walks and hes very curious and he understands me what a beautiful little boy he is Mike
I’ve had alot of cats over the years & a Maine Coon for the last 8 years & I can’t agree at all with the negative comments you have made. Zena is the most loyal passive cat I’ve ever had. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking of purchasing one 🥰👍
Yea right lol, there's a high chance that you are lying lol you most likely did not have a maine coon cat that live for 30 years lol the world record is 26 years. LOL
I got my kitten at a shelter not knowing any better, I just thought it was another cat. Everyone freaked out and got so excited saying things like "OMG a Maine coon!!!" and "how much did you spend on him???" I had zero idea there was anything special about him other than him being my first self owned cat. I love him and am going to miss him being a kitten when he gets giant!
My MC is eleven years old and still plays like a good girl She loves fetch, chasing bottle caps, and playing hockey. She has soo much personality and chirps and trills when she talks, hands down the smartest cat and lovey💘😻kitty I have ever had. I'm her hooman, and just love her so much.
I have had the privilege of meeting two Pedigree Maine Coons when taking a friend to the groomers with her elderly, long-haired Persian (sadly no longer with us). They were huge and beautiful. I also had the privilege of having a half-Maine Coon in my house overnight when I used to help with cat rescue. Turned out his owners were on holiday, neighbours had been going in to feed him etc., and he escaped and got himself lost. He was also huge but very laid back. He was reunited the next day thanks to his microchip. All my cats are moggies but one has some of the characteristics of having Maine Coon somewhere in him. He is 1/3rd larger than my second biggest cat, has ear tufts, tufts between his paws and even though he would be classed as short hair, his fur is longer than our other cats, dense and silky soft. He is also super friendly. Maine Coons are lovely cats but, as you said, not for everyone. Great commonsense video.
I had a half or so Maine Coon cat for 16 wonderful yrs. Marble was my best friend, the most talkative, understanding cat I ever had. I woke up one morning with acute rheumatoid arthritis, very painful. Took mos. to get to specialist. One AM I woke up in great pain, made it to chair in living rm where I could see her having breakfast. I was tired & in pain & I sat there & cried my hardest. She walked past me having finished eating & said "murp" which I heard as "follow me". I did & she led me to bedroom, jumped up on bed, laid down & purred. I laid beside her & cried & talked 'til I was cried & talked out. Then she got up & left. I felt so much better. She was a wonderful cat. We talked & bickered & I miss her still, big, beautiful, muted calico .
Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats, are the ones that attach to ONE PERSON. I've had a Norwegian Forest Cat growing up, and she was attached to me. It's something special.
You were wrong on every point except #6, they are expensive. It sounds like you had a bad experience with a MC. They are the friendliest most welcoming cats. I frequently have people over and they wait by the door and/or look out the window for them. Mine walk on a leash and enjoy car rides. With 3 people in the house they will have a favorite, as will any cat or dog, but they give attention to everyone. My first one used to visit retirement communities and hospitals. He loved seeing everyone. My current one begs at the door to visit others and dogs. We live in a small apartment with no issues. Loved by MCs for 23 years.
Love all the positive comments. I have 2 Maine Coons plus 6 other breeds of kitty's and I adore them all. They are all indoor cats..so there is a fair amount of fur floating around and sometimes I wake up with it in my mouth..lol. But hey...whats a little bit of hair floating around when they are the best companions EVER! Cats rule!
I adopted my first Maine Coon 12 years ago. Before I had "normal" housecats over decades. Since I had the first Coonie I only adopt Coonies 💖😊💖. They have special characters. They are more like dogs. Our three MC wait at the door when somebody is coming home and they jump around like dogs when they are happy. They are very calm and relaxed and accept everybody and everything. They have their number one person but they spread their love to the complete family. My Coonies don't hunt anything they are just playing and after a while they let their toy go 😅. Grooming is very important cause their fur will tangle if you don't groom. They are huge smart beautiful cats and very funny. Our Coonies built strong bonds with us more than the most other cats... They are adorable companions and I don't want to miss them anymore 💝
No reason to pay those prices. Their are alot of maine coons that need to be adopted. Ive currently got three and ive had a vew more in the past. They live a long time are super sweet but definitely like to be close to you. They love attention and will drive you nuts at times following u everywhere. Ive had dozens of cats all but one was adopted and maine coons are my favorite breed
We LOVE Maine Coons!!! You'vve got THAT right: they attach to ONE person in the household! We had our gorgeous black smoke and white tuxedo marking Maine Coon - he showed up here over the mountain, and lived indoors with us for 16 years- we guess he was around three when he showed up here. He was SO INTELLIGENT. This cat was UNREAL! I mean EXTREMELY smart- we would ask ourselves HOW did he figure THAT out?! He repeatedly showed us HE was the King of his castle! NOT us! :P! I cried more than for relatives when he died. We don't know what happened to him we think he had a stroke- he was totally indoors as we didn't want him to get killed on the road. WE LOVE him still, RIP our Shawnee.... we would ALWAYS have a Miane Coon if God blesses us with one.
# Note on PREVENTING knots and matting. { True for all med > long haired cats - and dogs too! ) Really important to groom and prevent this. When knots develop they increasingly draw the SKIN Into the matt, so you can't just snip them off, and the knots are also painful for your pet. If it gets that bad your cat needs to go to a Professional Cat Groomer, and if they've never been, since kittenhood, then the Groomer may not be able to handle / restrain them to do the job. It's not uncommon for badly matted cats to have to go to the Vet and have it done under anaesthetic. That's traumatic to the cat as well as your wallet!
Yes, I have 3 hybrid MCoon/Tortoshell being the father a MC. They at 4 weeks already bonded to me like puppies of running towards you asap. They have not start eating yet and only 1 is eating now. Yes, they are SERIOUS CLIMBERS and already climbing a 5 foot cat tree besides balancing themselves on the top of the tube tunnels. The kittens all have the dominate MC genes as they all have bigger than normal PAWS. This is the week the kittens start accelerating their size along with extra coat growth. Not sure how they will grow out being hybrids but their large paws distinctive as well as their dog like IQ of their personality. Never had a MC with this being a HYBRID litter, I'm already impressed by their personalities and keeping 2of them. Giving away one to a dear friend who influenced me to have cats.
My neighbor just informed me his Main Coon ( father of my 3 kittens) is part Bengal and reasons two of them have the distinctive stripes patterns. I find mixed cats to be very awesome if you have a good combo of genes. Gives kittens variety of genetics of traits. Example is , the smallest one (Silver Metalic with black stripes) has the paws, the whiskers and just beginning to fuzz out 2nd coat of MCoon, stripes from Bengal but she is small and likely be a Mini Coon once her 2nd coat grows out. The male is BIG ( Black with orange stripes and dots)of all the MCoon traits but looking like his coat not going to grow out , his stripes from Bengal and likely hair. The 2nd female is her mom, a Tortoshell ( Tri colored black, specs of orange, brown) but big with short hair. Not full MCoon but an awesome combination of genes of a mixed breed with Bengal.
Our first kitty was a Maine Coon, we had no idea until friends who knew cats told us. He was an indoor/outdoor cat, because we had 10 acres and my Depression baby parents were not having litter in the house. He was so beautiful!
My Maggie was a great cat. She was small so I called her my mini coon. She died from a large gastic tumor at ag 12. It broke my heart. We loved her so much.
I have had 3 pure bred Maine Coons. Their personalities were all different. They are the most enjoyable cats you could ever own. They are smart lovable and are the closet thing to a dog.
I had a brother and sister. We all fell in love with each other. I experienced so much love and sweetness. I would love more Maine coon. They are wonderful and cherished every minute I had with them.
Man, that kid is really irritating! Forcing that cat to dance. You've got to admit that cat has got a lot of patience. If I was that cat I'd take a whack at her.
My main coon tabby mix is a good cat he is smart & follows me from room to room & he is lovable & good with kids & not mean @ all he is a big baby. He lets me know when its treat time or when he wants his wet food. He is a very very good cat & i wouldn't trade him for anything he is great cat my Maine coon cat is worth all the money I spend on him & he has a cat tree & he loves his tree. He is attached to his momma for sure he has separation anxiety when momma is away. All cats / kittens are different not one is the same as the other. Yes my cat does shed alot
They forgot to say that they are just as good as a dog. I have one now and he is so smart and lets me know when someone is at the door by perking up just like a dog! He is so cute and sociable 😂❤!
The title is complete ridiculousness! My old Maine Coon migrated from across the highway, and besides being the most beautiful cat in the world (even more majestic then my Persian)-- He was super smart, and sweet and just about everything you could possibly want in the world from a pet. He also taught my other cat how to be a "mouser," and this saved my other cat's life at one point in time (I'm sure).
I rescued brother and sister Maine coon at the same time. Had them since 4 weeks old now 5 years old. They have got along with my other cat and dog. I don't let them outside. There fur is a little prob but not me. Hopefully I got lucky but there mine and I rescued them.i love Maine coons❣️❣️
my maine coone siamese mix loves my parakeet and our bunnies and dog. we’re all a big happy family. i’ve never liked cats but mainecoons are an exception. their like a less maintenance dog
Just bought a 9week old Maine Coon male. Vaccinated & chipped. £750. He's chilling now after a belly full of food and some play time. There's drawbacks to every pet. I'm hoping we have a long and fruitful life together with my 4 kids, 2 dogs and rabbit... 🤓🐾😸
Our Maine coon was terrific with children adults and dogs and other cats. He was a gentle giant and made our lives a pleasure just being around us we miss him so very much…I am not going to heaven if he isn’t there.
One of my two cats who I got from a local shelter 9 years ago must be Maine Coon although they never said anything at the time. Max is black long hair with a year-round beautiful mane. And he has all the traits you mention, lol. He only weighs around 18 lbs. Best cat EVER.
I had a hybrid Maine Coon, and it was an awesome cat. He found me and I named him Champ. He was an outdoor cat, but super friendly and a great mouser. Champ followed me everywhere. Unfortunately, he passed away two years ago.😔♥️🐈
We have one, found him badly injured in our garage. We did not know he was one until someone told us. Before we knew it, we said he was our fourth dog. Very attached, cuddles with our dogs, eats with his hands etc. etc. Reading up on the traits it cleared up why he is so different to other cats. He is a very very lovely cat, and sleeps next to me every night. He has been with us for I don't know how old he is but I hope we have a lot more time together. We all love him too bits.
Attaching to only one person isn’t true, at least for not all MCs. I had one for 15 years and while he chose me as his favorite person and didn’t like my spouse at the time, he adored many other people outside of our household. Tells mostly about my ex, not about the cat. Also, this video forgot to mention that they can be messy. Messy eaters and get poop in their backside or paws. They try hard to not mess with poop but accidents happen. Key is to trim the trousers and underside of the tail. Trimming the toe feathers is good for cleanliness (to not spread litter everywhere) and grip on slippery surfaces. They can also be loud and chatty, which can be annoying for some people. Brushing can be a challenge, if they are sensitive. I got my MC from a respectable breeder but I think she didn’t teach him for brushing very well. And they are heavy, big cats. Besides climbing tree, they also need a bigger litter box and carrier. Luckily now there are more good options for big cats than when I had mine. That being said, they are still the best feline creatures walking this earth.
I had my late Maincoon Precious for almost 20 years. She was incredibly smart and sweet abd saved me once from a heart attack. She followed me everywhere. She was bestie. I got another maincoon and shes also great. Very smart.
Scruffels was a cool cat. He would jump on my boat and look over the side. He regularly visits my neighbors. They welcomed him in all the time. But he didn't appreciate other cats.
My Maine Coon is almost 18 and has a sister same age. The best fur babies. I have no problem and think they make a great friend for yrs. Keep grooming and she's good.
My Mainecoon is a Polydactal. Brushing is not too tolerated, as you get hit by big pincushion with 7 toes on each foot. I buy Science Diet dry kibble for sensitive stomachs, and wet food. His coat is beautiful. He gets sick twice a year, and the vet bill is expensive. He loves food puzzles, for small dogs. He is very busy, and gets naughty to my senior cat, and is in time out a lot. I am sure he wishes he was an outdoor cat, but it isn't possible for him. I maybe getting a Catio for him.
Everything in this video is spot on. We adopted a Maine Coon not knowing anything about them and already he’s one of the best cats we’ve ever come across.
We had Sylvester(a Tuxedo) 17 years…he weighed 25 lbs…..ruled the neighborhood…..the dogs would not come onto our land if he was outdoors. He was better than any watch dog. Took 2 full grown raccoons off our front deck. Cross that dude and you better wear armor…24/7…he would wait until you were asleep and attack……….more than one trip to the Dr for treatment….but he was my baby…..miss him more than I can say.🐾🐾🐈⬛.
@@adropofhannah my fault I ignored first his meow, then his paw on my face finally the bite….always worked. He just wanted to do his nightly outdoor patrol. Best fur baby we ever have.🥹❤️🐾🐾🐈⬛
Guys, I know the title is negative clickbait but his point is just to give reasons for why some potentially might not want to get one. He's not saying they're a bad breed and mentions their positives numerous times. You don't need to post your stories, this video is was not made to hate on the cat.
Most of it is true, they are expensive, even when you have them home, you need to give them good food, take care of their furr and teeth, they get bored easily if you use the same toy, but you actually dont need a lot of space to get a Maine Coon. They are so close to their human that they are never further than 2 meters. So you dont need a Villa, even with a studio they will just stay by your side. They love company and get really attached to humans.
I found a gorgeous gray /blue mostly coom.He was declared but o No chip. It was night time his bright green eyes locked with mine . I prayed for a sweet cat. Thank you 🙏🏽
Very interesting indeed. I believe one of my cats is half Maine Coon... His mother was a shot hair street cat, but he has lots of Maine Coon traits. He's pretty long (the space between his back and front lags is much bigger than with my other cats), his tail is as long (or perhaps longer)... He's not so furry as a Maine Coon, but given his mother... And he acts a LOT like a dog, even coming down from the roof, meowing, when I call him. Either way, I think he's perfect for me. He's probably not going to be that big (although he's already bigger than the others with 1 year), it's REALLY hot here where I live (I'm from Brazil and it's a beach city, so)... And, as he's mixed, perhaps he won't be that susceptible to those diseases (I guess). Anyway, depending on how big he gets I'm probably going to test his DNA. We shall see. And if you can get a cat like what I'm describing, do not miss it. Definitely! (BTW, he's more connected to me, that's true, but he's a sweetheart to everyone - even to my other cats!)
I also got a Maine Coon from a Shelter, I have had many Felines in my Lifetime and my Maine Coon was the sweetest smartest Cat I ever had. He lived to be 21 years old and got along great with my other cats.
I have a Maine Coon cat named Lucky. He's a outside cat by choice but does come in when he wants to. He's decimated the rodent population and even has four dead raccoons on his paws. The neighbors lab used to crap on our lawn until he got to meet Lucky. I haven't seen the dog since. I used to not be much of a cat person but Lucky has definitely changed my mind
I paid Alot of money for Maine coon cat too and yes I agree with you they are worth every penny, I love my cat he is so much fun, my cat and German shepherd are so close I often catch them sleeping together and when my German shepherd is laying down my cat will go over and attack his tail and they chase each other, my other 2 dogs are good with him but they don't engage with him like my German shepherd does
Maine Coons are not like house cats.. the are bred for beauty, intelligence, personality, social abilities, on and on. I love ❤️ my Maine Coons. . my incredible pets!!
Thank you! We find your video to be spot on and helpful in educating us to know Maine Coon cat breed traits. You helped us identify ours. Though believe me, she had already educated us, we just didn’t know for sure that she IS a Maine Coon. We just thought she might be because of her size and beautiful long fur, she just looks like a Maine Coon… Now we are convinced she is, but because she is a “tuxedo” we guess she must be a mixed breed. Two years ago my granddaughter was thrilled to adopt from the Animal Shelter a very beautiful black and white long haired large cat who was “over a year old” and was kept in the shelter longer than usual because the poor cat had bitten an attendant. When we brought her home she was shy. She adores my granddaughter and Wants To Be With Her and Only Her. Sweetie barely has the time of day for my grandson or me, unless we will be patient enough for her to decide if she wants to finally go through the door when she’s asked us to open it for her- or if we are offering her meal or a treat. Otherwise “nuh uh.” Additionally, this dear to us cat has all the other traits as well, excepting, so far thank goodness, the serious health issues. We are so grateful to have found her and have her join our family. Again, thank you.
I was given a pure bread Maine Coin by a friend when she had a baby. She had five cats and was looking to genome a few. Knowing her baby would be cared for a was the winner. He lived to be 14. My husband was definitely his favorite but he did also curl up on my lap. He never mated until he became ill. He caught a mouse and his health immediately went downhill. He was never distructive. After that we adopted a mixed Maine Coon with all the same traits. I have had cats all my life but these two and a Himalayan I had once before were my absolute favorites. Wish I had stuck with this breed
My Babe was my sweet Calico girl and the joy of my life: a cuddler, intelligent, playful, yet calm and a quiet companion when I needed her to be. I trained her to hack up her fur balls on the linoleum rather than the rugs. I had her from a kitten, for 11 years, before she died of a tumor. She was the dearest cat and I miss her. ❤
My kitten maine coon adopted me at a shelter. When i walked into the kennell he put his paw through the grill and tagged me❤.this videi failed to mention they ate talkers. Paddy Cat always announces himself and will share a conversation. Wish i could post his picture...he is truly beautiful
I have a half maincoon his mother was a maincoon He is very different from al the cats a had. I love him He had many knots sometimes . He is 16 know his mother was 17 en eight months when she died. He dont like treats. When i got two kittens 3 years ago there was a big problem .
My first MC would sit with me when I played the piano. I had the bench offset to the keyboard so that there was (almost) enough room for him to curl up. When he wanted to stretch out he would lay by the pedals (small grand piano). Unlike my Siamese he stayed out of the carcass and did not attack hammers. Piano time was his time to be close. I miss his company and unique MC conversational chirps.
They are not lap cats for sure. When they want pettting, they will lay next to you or grab you when you walk by. The tolerate being held for a short time. Unless they are in an unknown place. Then they want you to hold them. They are very playful and mischievous. They are absolutely wonderful cats.
The best thing about a Maine Coon is... their incredible vocals - "Midnight, not a sound from the pavement? Has the moon lost her memory, she is smiling alone. In the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at my feet, and the wind begins to moan"
So many issues with these "reasons" They're no more expensive than many other purebreds and much cheaper from a rescue or shelter. Ours loves a good box more than their cat tower or any other toy. She doesn't eat more than our other rescues. She does get under foot because she likes being around us. While she likes me the most and loves my lap, she'll spend time with the rest of the family at times too. She's never been skittish, and is quite chill. Is very calm, even with small kids around. She's never meanly scratched anyone in our family, just pawed them when they did something wrong. She does play from time to time, but sure as heck is Not a kitten at 4.
Thought MC was born in my house, but it’s A Norwegian Forest tabby, growing up twice his mom’s size in 1 1/2 yrs… I’ve had a lot of cats & this guy is top of the line, beautiful Comb him everyday & he loves it! Scolds me if I walk away from the house, but is fine if I take the bus knows I’ll be back, but walk around to the dumpster he sits on the hill & lets me know he’s watching! Wish I could send a pic of him…he would have won 1st prize at any show💞💓🙋♀️
Thank you for this informative video! ❤
I'd like to add to the fur issue - yes, they might get stressed if their fur becomes knotted, but remember: cats lick themselves regularly, and when that involves so much fur, it might lead to a bowel obstruction. My maine coon had to undergo two abdominal surgeries, even though we brush her regularly.
I got my Main Coon at a shelter. I had him for 20 years. He was a smart cat who wanted to take a walk with me every evening. He patiently waited for me at the door until I was ready to walk with him. He definitely understood english. We would walk together and he would hapily trot ahead of me holding his tail in the air. He was an indor/outdor cat and lived a hapy life with me and my family.
Awww! 🤗😹
OMG which shelter has a Main Coon❤!? I’m dying to see one of them and pet
I also adopted my Maine coon and they are an amazing breed.
You and he were both blessed to have each other.
Mine had sang one line of twinkle twinkle little star after listening to a youtube video of another cat singing it. But now I realize that I was laughing so hard, I couldn't get him to do it again, because my response made him insecure-- I'm figuring.
I had 2 Maine Coons, both rescues. They lived to be 17. One died of cancer, the other a stroke. They were the joy of my life. Desi was by my side almost every minute of every day. The most loyal and loving cat I've ever had.
Main Coon rescue!?!? Why I’m not that lucky!?😩😫😖😣☹️🙁😕
Cool mine was also a rescue at 4 months old
Ours was a stray and lived to about 20. He was deaf with severe arthritis at the end. Great animal!
@@rac7773 I still greive for Desi. It's been 2 yrs
@@Hope_hope2028 Mine was shear accident. size of my fist and now Big Black 21 lb Poly-27 toes!
Maine coons don't just attach to one person. I've owned several and while they do tend to have a favorite, they actually do a very good job of spreading their attention and love to the entire family.
I agree. I have a main coon and she likes everyone in the family. She will sit on the couch and sleep with whoever is there.
Plus they are very cute looking cats, love them
That's awesome. Cute. I found that upgrading to Purina One, and cutting back on dry cat food, helps my kitties live long. I also keep them indoors. I work at a vet.
They also have a good memory for someone they have taken a dislike to, and a very ''odd' sense of humour when it comes to getting revenge. Thinking back to my maine coon.
Have u seen any cats that look ugly?? Even if it is ugly cherries it...@@TheEntireSpectrum
After this: 100 reason why to have a Maine Coon.
Only one reason is enough: they are the sweetest breed ever
And really smart
I heard in terms of other cats they are also the ones with the longest temper fuse
@@Asadc1995 actually yes, its true! My cat doesnt get bothered by anything really. 2 year old Mainecoon. Sometimes when trimming his nails, he might get moody, but never scratches. Not even when touching his belly nor tail. Very calm and fluid
Yesssssssss. I'm getting my maine coon son in 2 weeks ❤❤❤❤❤
@@sensa123 best pet friend you will ever have. They are simply the best companion
We had our Maine Coon for 18 years before he passed away. What an awesome cat.
we had a shorthair Main Coon , i am not sure how old he was before he passed away, he had white paws and a white neck , he was a sweet cat
Similar here, amazing smart creatures, unlike this uploader
You know it!
We managed to get a MC male from the SPCA. He had been returned twice and was very shy, shy enough that the ladies at the shelter thought he would not be rehomed. I sat with him and put my hand inside the cage and eventually he came out from hiding and sniffed at my hand. He has been with us for several years now and exhibits pretty much all these traits and follows my wife around, coming to get her if he wants company. He is by far the sweetest and smartest cat we have ever had and is a joy to have around. We are retired so there is always someone around if he gets lonesome. We have a backyard and he will hunt there for hours. Oddly he never leaves the yard and comes when called. He will also indicate what kind of food he wants by his posture and has the sweetest trills to come from an animal. We absolutely adore him and he is such a gentleman. Also he will come and get us to groom him or if he wants attention he will flop on the diningroom floor and wait for one of us. Charming to say the least.
This brought happy tears to my eyes, sometimes the "rescue rejects" (harder to place) animals are the very best companions with a bit of love, and understanding. ❤
Do you mind if I ask the weight? Mine keeps growing. Im terrified- lol Sweetest, most obedient, hunter!
@@Mrs.RobinsonsI took in a gray, Male, shorthaired cat once, he had the forehead markings, had to be at least part M.C. , he was 26 lbs. Not a fat kitty at all. He was quite a lovely cat. Miss him.
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@@Paislywalls4767 So sorry to read this. So much pain in such a loss. Im betting MC 26 lbs - Just Wow !
@@Mrs.Robinsons I'm getting old, loss is becoming more prominent. Best to remember the good times. He loved to hug and be hugged. Actually made my husband kind of jealous 🙄😊
I had a Maine Coon who lived to the age of 23,he loved women , he loved to visit neighbors, and he loved the beach
Mine loves weed. We did find him in the greenhouse, sleeping under the marijuana plant when he was a kitten. So we named him Doobie. He was smart. It was 30 degrees warmer in our greenhouse. Now he won't go outside if the weather isn't around 70. LoL
My dad found a one month old main coon kitty it was nothing like this vidio say. She was the best cat ever. And all pets needs grooming ir they become a mess. Main coons are awsome. She lived to be 18 years old. She died if a broken heart 3 months after my dad past away. She went every where with him. 😢muss them both so much.
So sorry to hear to hear that your main coon kitty had died. Dear puss! Heart breaking!
I have a Ragdoll Puss called Charlie Brown. She is very affectionate and I adore her!
We have a local veterinary practice called South Moor Vets are very good at keeping in touch
😢😢😢i believe that the cats love you with all their heart..
Oh my god I'm so sorry to hear
Awe. I bet they would have lived a lot longer had your dad did. That's so sad. A lot of people don't think animals can die of broken hearts, but they can.😢
Anecdotes doesn't disprove this vid. These are sensible concerns when getting a big pet like this. Neglecting your pet due to ignorance IS NOT KOOL!
The Maine Coon mix I got from a shelter a few months ago is the joy of my life. He learns a lot of words quickly. Has not bit or scratched me on purpose. Cautious to experience new things but with time gradually accepts change. Enjoys being around other people who have quiet, gentile personalities. He's quite verbal. Is chill 70% of the time and plays like a cat on fire the rest of the time. Strings and balls cannot be beat by any mechanical toy. Cat TV rocks. This little gentleman respects property and doesn't damage any of it. The happier he is the more he bathes. Shedding? HUGE. Most of it is in clumps which is easy to spot and pick up. With hairball food it's not been a problem for him. He has long, heavy outer coat and a downy undercoat which does most of the shedding mostly while playing. There are many products which help a lot to control and clean shedding.
My experience as well. He has never bit or scratched anyone. Saw him sniffing a grasshopper almost trying to be friends with it 😂 gentle. Never scratched furniture. Literally best cat ever ❤
I totally disagree with this video, my Maine Coon ( Alfie ) was the most loving , fun , intelligent , loyal , soothing, beautiful creature I’ve ever had the pleasure to call a member of my family. NEVER a problem but a ray of sunshine I couldn’t wait to get home to every day. Yes he was expensive to keep but worth every penny . Miss him so much ❤️❤️
@@idontcareifyoubanme simply beautiful aren’t they 👍❤️
I totally agree with you about video Never Ever adopt Maine coon. They are all about loving. Extremely great pets. Would recommend them to everyone. U cannot go wrong adopting a Maine coon. Your comment hit it right on the spot.❣️
I adopted a beautiful black baby in Idaho USA. They brought him to Utah telling me he was a barn cat- cheap. My first clue should have been the HUGE paws. At 8 toes on his front mittens. I didnt even know what a Polydactyl was let alone a Maine Coon! He grew & grew :0 Now at 21 lbs! The most mellow devoted, obedient fun, loyal, baby I ever had ! I am a disabled Snr. We just cuddle all day.
garulus- I think what they mean is the breed not a good fit for everyone. For ex. those who don't have the time or patience to give them the care they deserve. I have a part Maine Coon and he is the best sweetest boy but he does require a lot more care and attention than other cats I have had.
I totally agree with you. I feel this person has some kind of misplaced hatred for this incredibly loyal, intelligent and lovable breed. more than half my Kittys were Maine Coone. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is the same guy that said that Manx were bad pets as well. Of course it just so happens my closest friend is a Manx. He is laying between my legs at this very moment. I wonder if he's doing it to ANGER people with no facts to get people to post and spread the word on his fake video..
I've had 2 in my lifetime. Just lost my beloved Gidget 2 weeks ago at the age of 18. Both rescues...both, hands down, the smartest cats I've ever owned.
Sorry for your loss😢
You have my very deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Gidget.
😿😿😿😿 that sad 😭😭
So sorry
Hi Sweets
My 18 year old Red mainecoone Angus just went to kitty heaven in June.
He was also the love of my husband and my life ! I am here for you hon .
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Natasha
My Maine Coon was the gentlest, most loving cat I have ever had. He was a polydactyl and his paws were like catchers mitts. I got him as a kitten and had him for almost 14 years. Bell, I miss you buddy.
Where did you find a pterodactyl?
My Kyle had extra toes too!!!
I have been owned by two MCCs. As I got them from the Humane Society I figure they were half-breeds, but they had all the traits. Everything in this video is spot-on, but they were worth it. They were the most intelligent and loving cats. I miss them both very much.
I have 6 Maine Coons. They all get along brilliantly. I have an enclosed patio so that my cats can stalk the birds in my back garden but not get to them, which exercises their prey drive without causing the death of any wildlife. I also have 2 rabbits, and they all get along as well.
You're teasing those cats. They can see the birds but not hunt them. I'm a bird lover though so I get it. I'm also a cat lover. I had a declawed cat (my mother declawed him NOT me) who still used to kill birds even without claws. It was a orange tabby that acted like a Maine Coon and hunted and took walks with me until he was unfortunately hit by a car at age 13. He was my best cat and so healthy even at 13 he played like a kitten. Maybe I will try a Maine Coon but my cats are indoor cats now after losing three to the road.
Back in 2001 an large older male cat wandered up to me on our farm! He was skinny and needed to eat so I gave him a bowl of food and some fresh water. He had an obvious puss filed wound on his forehead. We cleaned it and put some antibiotic paste on it that we have on hand for cattle and goats. This seemed to start healing it. However it became bad again so we took him to our farm vet who cleaned it and packed it with something that really worked well. We had started letting him in and he liked to be inside. He was a great cat and it was amazing how he used his apposing thumb. He was with us for about ten years but one day he didn’t come home. Since was getting a little feeble we think he died somewhere. We still miss him.
I had one do that. Came back in couple of weeks with a broken leg. Thinka car hit her
I have a mini Maine Coon; he was the runt of his litter, and so didn't grow very big.
He looks like a yearling and has a great personality.
Our last MCC was the runt also. He put all his growth into his incredible personality. He passed on March 2022. I will love and miss him forever.
@@sas62150 Princess Minxi Leapordpaw was a longhair Tortoiseshell who we had for 18 years passed suddenly one night.
We keep a picture of her displayed around the house so we can remember her.
Same with our cats before her, and so on.
At one time, we had fostered a few cats which grew to 15 at one point; feeding time was like a STAMPEDE and the songs they sang while waiting for the food ( which of course is never fast enough to an impatient cat )!
All the cats ended up in good homes, so mission accomplished !
On two separate occasions I was chosen to be owned by Maine Coons, both females. One a kitten was a gift from close friends, mixed 1/2 - 1/2 purebred and the other was a purebred older rescue whose elderly female owner had passed. Their nickname "Gentle Giant" does apply as they were the sweetest cats ever! The video is correct as they do require "Fur" maintenance, mine loved water, baths, and would walk right into the shower with me. They loved to just splash in the water and enjoyed being blow dried (warning: low heat only!) afterwards. They followed me everywhere and were highly inquisitive as well as intelligent! The first one loved music and would melt into my lap with a Rod Stewart CD playing the other loved to watch cartoons and nature shows on TV. This video brought out a lot of fond memories but in closing sadly the video is correct as both of my babies died from diseases one a very rare and hard to diagnose diabetes at 15 and the other from kidney cancer at 13.
I've had quite a number of cats over the years, the one thing that killed most of them was kidney cancer. Seems to be becoming more and more popular as a cause of death for some reason (my theory is modern cat food). My maine coon died from that , her sister died from diabetes both at 18 years, but my long hair also died from kidney cancer a year before my maine coon did and the year before that a friend's Norwegian forest cat died from the same thing. Seems to be very common now unfortunately.
Main Coon cats are great pets!❤
I had a big sweet and friendly American shorthair red tabby cat. His attitude was liked a Maine Coon. He was my best friend for a little bit over 12 years. I was 11 years old when I met him when he was a stray cat. At first he was afraid of me. It took me a few minutes of talking to him. He started to cuddled with me. My sister and even my parents liked him,too. We adopted him in our home. That cat that I had a very special bond with him. I was so lucky to have that cat in my life. He was my best friend.
The cats that one grows up with are always held in the fondest memories. We got one during Halloween rounds and he was with us just over 20 years. He went from my childhood days to my college years - that cat will always be in my memories, as he shared many adventures with me.
I just love cats❤
Maine Coons are awesome cats with amazing personalities.
My lady was a rescue Maine Coone. My first pet ever. She was a awesome, pretty, cat that thought she was a human or maybe a puppy, very vocal, moody and loyal. She lived to be 17. Only problem was her fur.....it was everywhere. But she was beautiful!
Maine coons are awesome he stayed in the house and was always happy, He got along with the other cats. Grooming no problem. He lived to be 20. Mine was free because the past owner neglected him. Always fed good food. He was never anxious
A main coon was given to me in November 8th 2022 his owner couldn't take care of him because she's elderly what an amazing breed I love him so much he is like a dog don't really care about the food he eats because he has his own credit card lol, He also watches TV like a person he also likes walks and hes very curious and he understands me what a beautiful little boy he is Mike
Sounds very loving
Aren’t both of you on the same level!❤️
Such a blessing !
Enjoy!
I’ve had alot of cats over the years & a Maine Coon for the last 8 years & I can’t agree at all with the negative comments you have made. Zena is the most loyal passive cat I’ve ever had. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking of purchasing one 🥰👍
Me too!! I’ve got 15 mainecoons at home 🥰😻
@@Maine_kitty_kitty_coon_ wow 🤩 Do you breed them?
@@heatherstephens9295 yes ☺️
@@heatherstephens9295 yes 😁
Had one for 30 years 💝 . He was an absolute joy
Wow, 30 years? Are you a vet? I’m asking because my vet had a cat that lived up to 27 years 😻
@@thebelissima64 Hi. No, I am not a veterinarian. Angel Boy was a gift from a veterinarian friend of mine though. Just fortunate, I reckon.
30 years???? Wow!!! That’s amazing.
Yea right lol, there's a high chance that you are lying lol you most likely did not have a maine coon cat that live for 30 years lol the world record is 26 years. LOL
I got my kitten at a shelter not knowing any better, I just thought it was another cat. Everyone freaked out and got so excited saying things like "OMG a Maine coon!!!" and "how much did you spend on him???" I had zero idea there was anything special about him other than him being my first self owned cat. I love him and am going to miss him being a kitten when he gets giant!
"Ayo did I get a snow leopard by accident?" Lmao. I can imagine the surprise as the little guy got (or gets) bigger lol
He will still be like a kitten forever, just a giant kitten, lol.
Congratulations on your new owner!
My MC is eleven years old and still plays like a good girl She loves fetch, chasing bottle caps, and playing hockey. She has soo much personality and chirps and trills when she talks, hands down the smartest cat and lovey💘😻kitty I have ever had. I'm her hooman, and just love her so much.
I have had the privilege of meeting two Pedigree Maine Coons when taking a friend to the groomers with her elderly, long-haired Persian (sadly no longer with us). They were huge and beautiful. I also had the privilege of having a half-Maine Coon in my house overnight when I used to help with cat rescue. Turned out his owners were on holiday, neighbours had been going in to feed him etc., and he escaped and got himself lost. He was also huge but very laid back. He was reunited the next day thanks to his microchip. All my cats are moggies but one has some of the characteristics of having Maine Coon somewhere in him. He is 1/3rd larger than my second biggest cat, has ear tufts, tufts between his paws and even though he would be classed as short hair, his fur is longer than our other cats, dense and silky soft. He is also super friendly. Maine Coons are lovely cats but, as you said, not for everyone. Great commonsense video.
I had a half or so Maine Coon cat for 16 wonderful yrs. Marble was my best friend, the most talkative, understanding cat I ever had. I woke up one morning with acute rheumatoid arthritis, very painful. Took mos. to get to specialist. One AM I woke up in great pain, made it to chair in living rm where I could see her having breakfast. I was tired & in pain & I sat there & cried my hardest. She walked past me having finished eating & said "murp" which I heard as "follow me". I did & she led me to bedroom, jumped up on bed, laid down & purred. I laid beside her & cried & talked 'til I was cried & talked out. Then she got up & left. I felt so much better. She was a wonderful cat. We talked & bickered & I miss her still, big, beautiful, muted calico .
Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats, are the ones that attach to ONE PERSON. I've had a Norwegian Forest Cat growing up, and she was attached to me. It's something special.
My part Maine coon cat follows me around like a puppy and looks at me like I’m an angel. ❤
You were wrong on every point except #6, they are expensive. It sounds like you had a bad experience with a MC. They are the friendliest most welcoming cats. I frequently have people over and they wait by the door and/or look out the window for them. Mine walk on a leash and enjoy car rides. With 3 people in the house they will have a favorite, as will any cat or dog, but they give attention to everyone. My first one used to visit retirement communities and hospitals. He loved seeing everyone. My current one begs at the door to visit others and dogs. We live in a small apartment with no issues. Loved by MCs for 23 years.
Agreed 🥰, I’ve got 15 Mainecoons of my own 💖🩵
I had two Maine Coons they were both very smart, lots of fun and lived 17 to 19 years old. Whoever would say not to get them is a idiot.
I think the purpose of this video is to educate people of the responsibilities this cat demands and prevent a possible neglect by the owner.
Love all the positive comments. I have 2 Maine Coons plus 6 other breeds of kitty's and I adore them all. They are all indoor cats..so there is a fair amount of fur floating around and sometimes I wake up with it in my mouth..lol. But hey...whats a little bit of hair floating around when they are the best companions EVER! Cats rule!
I adopted my first Maine Coon 12 years ago.
Before I had "normal" housecats over decades.
Since I had the first Coonie I only adopt Coonies 💖😊💖.
They have special characters. They are more like dogs.
Our three MC wait at the door when somebody is coming home and they jump around like dogs when they are happy.
They are very calm and relaxed and accept everybody and everything.
They have their number one person but they spread their love to the complete family.
My Coonies don't hunt anything they are just playing and after a while they let their toy go 😅.
Grooming is very important cause their fur will tangle if you don't groom.
They are huge smart beautiful cats and very funny.
Our Coonies built strong bonds with us more than the most other cats...
They are adorable companions and I don't want to miss them anymore 💝
No reason to pay those prices. Their are alot of maine coons that need to be adopted. Ive currently got three and ive had a vew more in the past. They live a long time are super sweet but definitely like to be close to you. They love attention and will drive you nuts at times following u everywhere. Ive had dozens of cats all but one was adopted and maine coons are my favorite breed
We LOVE Maine Coons!!! You'vve got THAT right: they attach to ONE person in the household! We had our gorgeous black smoke and white tuxedo marking Maine Coon - he showed up here over the mountain, and lived indoors with us for 16 years- we guess he was around three when he showed up here. He was SO INTELLIGENT. This cat was UNREAL! I mean EXTREMELY smart- we would ask ourselves HOW did he figure THAT out?! He repeatedly showed us HE was the King of his castle! NOT us! :P! I cried more than for relatives when he died. We don't know what happened to him we think he had a stroke- he was totally indoors as we didn't want him to get killed on the road. WE LOVE him still, RIP our Shawnee.... we would ALWAYS have a Miane Coon if God blesses us with one.
My maine coon was the sweetest 20lb boy that I have ever had. He was chatting and loved to play and was a huge cuddler and he was super smart!
# Note on PREVENTING knots and matting. { True for all med > long haired cats - and dogs too! ) Really important to groom and prevent this. When knots develop they increasingly draw the SKIN Into the matt, so you can't just snip them off, and the knots are also painful for your pet. If it gets that bad your cat needs to go to a Professional Cat Groomer, and if they've never been, since kittenhood, then the Groomer may not be able to handle / restrain them to do the job. It's not uncommon for badly matted cats to have to go to the Vet and have it done under anaesthetic. That's traumatic to the cat as well as your wallet!
Yes, I have 3 hybrid MCoon/Tortoshell being the father a MC. They at 4 weeks already bonded to me like puppies of running towards you asap. They have not start eating yet and only 1 is eating now. Yes, they are SERIOUS CLIMBERS and already climbing a 5 foot cat tree besides balancing themselves on the top of the tube tunnels. The kittens all have the dominate MC genes as they all have bigger than normal PAWS. This is the week the kittens start accelerating their size along with extra coat growth. Not sure how they will grow out being hybrids but their large paws distinctive as well as their dog like IQ of their personality. Never had a MC with this being a HYBRID litter, I'm already impressed by their personalities and keeping 2of them. Giving away one to a dear friend who influenced me to have cats.
My neighbor just informed me his Main Coon ( father of my 3 kittens) is part Bengal and reasons two of them have the distinctive stripes patterns. I find mixed cats to be very awesome if you have a good combo of genes. Gives kittens variety of genetics of traits. Example is , the smallest one (Silver Metalic with black stripes) has the paws, the whiskers and just beginning to fuzz out 2nd coat of MCoon, stripes from Bengal but she is small and likely be a Mini Coon once her 2nd coat grows out. The male is BIG ( Black with orange stripes and dots)of all the MCoon traits but looking like his coat not going to grow out , his stripes from Bengal and likely hair. The 2nd female is her mom, a Tortoshell ( Tri colored black, specs of orange, brown) but big with short hair. Not full MCoon but an awesome combination of genes of a mixed breed with Bengal.
Our first kitty was a Maine Coon, we had no idea until friends who knew cats told us. He was an indoor/outdoor cat, because we had 10 acres and my Depression baby parents were not having litter in the house. He was so beautiful!
What's "depression baby parents"?
@@leen1q84 People who were babies when the depression started, or were born during it. My folks were born in 1926 and 1931.
@@Katie2986 oh I see, thanks for explaining!
@@leen1q84 NP ☺️ It’s what how my Mom always referred to herself and her peers.
@@Katie2986 that's interesting how different generations have their own names. I'm sure your parents have a lot of cool stories to tell, too! 😀
I’ve had my baby Nicole now for 16 years, she is full of love, and I love her.
Nicole lol
My Maggie was a great cat. She was small so I called her my mini coon. She died from a large gastic tumor at ag 12. It broke my heart. We loved her so much.
I have had 3 pure bred Maine Coons. Their personalities were all different. They are the most enjoyable cats you could ever own. They are smart
lovable and are the closet thing to a dog.
I had a brother and sister. We all fell in love with each other. I experienced so much love and sweetness. I would love more Maine coon. They are wonderful and cherished every minute I had with them.
I love my Maine Coon her name is Furbie. She is a wonderful cat, and we love her so much.❤❤❤❤
Man, that kid is really irritating! Forcing that cat to dance. You've got to admit that cat has got a lot of patience. If I was that cat I'd take a whack at her.
Me too! Blame the parents.
My sentiments exactly! I'm glad someone else feels the same way about that kid.
Cats are more than capable of letting you know they don't want to do something, it's a kid playing with their cats relax.
Chill out you miserable bastards
I felt exactly the same about it. Showing that clip every few moments made me mad.
There's a mistake in this assumption: you'll never get a cat in adoption...but the opposite: it's the cat who will adopt you...:)
My main coon tabby mix is a good cat he is smart & follows me from room to room & he is lovable & good with kids & not mean @ all he is a big baby. He lets me know when its treat time or when he wants his wet food. He is a very very good cat & i wouldn't trade him for anything he is great cat my Maine coon cat is worth all the money I spend on him & he has a cat tree & he loves his tree. He is attached to his momma for sure he has separation anxiety when momma is away. All cats / kittens are different not one is the same as the other. Yes my cat does shed alot
They forgot to say that they are just as good as a dog. I have one now and he is so smart and lets me know when someone is at the door by perking up just like a dog! He is so cute and sociable 😂❤!
I had the Maine Coon for 18 years never had an issue, Great and wonderful cat, I miss you Mitsu 🐈
Maine Coon is the coolest breed ever
The title is complete ridiculousness! My old Maine Coon migrated from across the highway, and besides being the most beautiful cat in the world (even more majestic then my Persian)-- He was super smart, and sweet and just about everything you could possibly want in the world from a pet. He also taught my other cat how to be a "mouser," and this saved my other cat's life at one point in time (I'm sure).
I rescued brother and sister Maine coon at the same time. Had them since 4 weeks old now 5 years old. They have got along with my other cat and dog. I don't let them outside. There fur is a little prob but not me. Hopefully I got lucky but there mine and I rescued them.i love Maine coons❣️❣️
Go to your local animal shelter and adopt your next first fluffy friend.
my maine coone siamese mix loves my parakeet and our bunnies and dog. we’re all a big happy family. i’ve never liked cats but mainecoons are an exception. their like a less maintenance dog
Just bought a 9week old Maine Coon male. Vaccinated & chipped. £750. He's chilling now after a belly full of food and some play time. There's drawbacks to every pet. I'm hoping we have a long and fruitful life together with my 4 kids, 2 dogs and rabbit... 🤓🐾😸
Our Maine coon was terrific with children adults and dogs and other cats. He was a gentle giant and made our lives a pleasure just being around us we miss him so very much…I am not going to heaven if he isn’t there.
One of my two cats who I got from a local shelter 9 years ago must be Maine Coon although they never said anything at the time. Max is black long hair with a year-round beautiful mane. And he has all the traits you mention, lol. He only weighs around 18 lbs. Best cat EVER.
My Maine Coon lived for 16 years, and was the most wondeerful thinking and playful cat one can imagine!!!
My Maine Coon was a feral female. I still bear the scars, but I loved her dearly. Kebu, you were such a good girl...
I had a hybrid Maine Coon, and it was an awesome cat. He found me and I named him Champ. He was an outdoor cat, but super friendly and a great mouser. Champ followed me everywhere. Unfortunately, he passed away two years ago.😔♥️🐈
We have one, found him badly injured in our garage. We did not know he was one until someone told us. Before we knew it, we said he was our fourth dog. Very attached, cuddles with our dogs, eats with his hands etc. etc. Reading up on the traits it cleared up why he is so different to other cats. He is a very very lovely cat, and sleeps next to me every night. He has been with us for I don't know how old he is but I hope we have a lot more time together. We all love him too bits.
I had one 20 years ago. It was the sweetest cat that I ever had. He would sit in your lap and flip over for belly rubs
Attaching to only one person isn’t true, at least for not all MCs. I had one for 15 years and while he chose me as his favorite person and didn’t like my spouse at the time, he adored many other people outside of our household. Tells mostly about my ex, not about the cat. Also, this video forgot to mention that they can be messy. Messy eaters and get poop in their backside or paws. They try hard to not mess with poop but accidents happen. Key is to trim the trousers and underside of the tail. Trimming the toe feathers is good for cleanliness (to not spread litter everywhere) and grip on slippery surfaces. They can also be loud and chatty, which can be annoying for some people. Brushing can be a challenge, if they are sensitive. I got my MC from a respectable breeder but I think she didn’t teach him for brushing very well. And they are heavy, big cats. Besides climbing tree, they also need a bigger litter box and carrier. Luckily now there are more good options for big cats than when I had mine. That being said, they are still the best feline creatures walking this earth.
Also wipe their butts too.👍🏻
I had my late Maincoon Precious for almost 20 years. She was incredibly smart and sweet abd saved me once from a heart attack. She followed me everywhere. She was bestie. I got another maincoon and shes also great. Very smart.
Scruffels was a cool cat. He would jump on my boat and look over the side. He regularly visits my neighbors. They welcomed him in all the time. But he didn't appreciate other cats.
My Maine Coon is almost 18 and has a sister same age. The best fur babies. I have no problem and think they make a great friend for yrs. Keep grooming and she's good.
My Mainecoon is a Polydactal. Brushing is not too tolerated, as you get hit by big pincushion with 7 toes on each foot. I buy Science Diet dry kibble for sensitive stomachs, and wet food. His coat is beautiful. He gets sick twice a year, and the vet bill is expensive. He loves food puzzles, for small dogs. He is very busy, and gets naughty to my senior cat, and is in time out a lot. I am sure he wishes he was an outdoor cat, but it isn't possible for him. I maybe getting a Catio for him.
Everything in this video is spot on. We adopted a Maine Coon not knowing anything about them and already he’s one of the best cats we’ve ever come across.
How bout 13 reasons to get them.
We had Sylvester(a Tuxedo) 17 years…he weighed 25 lbs…..ruled the neighborhood…..the dogs would not come onto our land if he was outdoors. He was better than any watch dog. Took 2 full grown raccoons off our front deck. Cross that dude and you better wear armor…24/7…he would wait until you were asleep and attack……….more than one trip to the Dr for treatment….but he was my baby…..miss him more than I can say.🐾🐾🐈⬛.
what?? he attacked and you had to get treated?
My half MC was very jealous of me petting a dog. He was absolutely fearless around even big dogs.
@@adropofhannah my fault I ignored first his meow, then his paw on my face finally the bite….always worked. He just wanted to do his nightly outdoor patrol. Best fur baby we ever have.🥹❤️🐾🐾🐈⬛
Guys, I know the title is negative clickbait but his point is just to give reasons for why some potentially might not want to get one. He's not saying they're a bad breed and mentions their positives numerous times. You don't need to post your stories, this video is was not made to hate on the cat.
Most of it is true, they are expensive, even when you have them home, you need to give them good food, take care of their furr and teeth, they get bored easily if you use the same toy, but you actually dont need a lot of space to get a Maine Coon. They are so close to their human that they are never further than 2 meters. So you dont need a Villa, even with a studio they will just stay by your side. They love company and get really attached to humans.
NEVER GET A MAIN COON?? WTF ?? THEY ARE NOT THAT BAD !!
He didn't say that.
@@kidzline850 HE GAVE 13 REASONS !!
@glenncater1 13 reasons to not get one if you aren't prepared. Which people not prepared to properly get one should not get one.
My best friend/roommate owned one and he was the best kitty I ever met. He was beautiful, sweet, smart and loved cuddles. RIP Zephyr, I miss ya buddy.
I found a gorgeous gray /blue mostly coom.He was declared but o
No chip.
It was night time his bright green eyes locked with mine .
I prayed for a sweet cat. Thank you 🙏🏽
Very interesting indeed.
I believe one of my cats is half Maine Coon... His mother was a shot hair street cat, but he has lots of Maine Coon traits. He's pretty long (the space between his back and front lags is much bigger than with my other cats), his tail is as long (or perhaps longer)... He's not so furry as a Maine Coon, but given his mother... And he acts a LOT like a dog, even coming down from the roof, meowing, when I call him.
Either way, I think he's perfect for me. He's probably not going to be that big (although he's already bigger than the others with 1 year), it's REALLY hot here where I live (I'm from Brazil and it's a beach city, so)... And, as he's mixed, perhaps he won't be that susceptible to those diseases (I guess).
Anyway, depending on how big he gets I'm probably going to test his DNA. We shall see. And if you can get a cat like what I'm describing, do not miss it. Definitely!
(BTW, he's more connected to me, that's true, but he's a sweetheart to everyone - even to my other cats!)
don't listen to this crap
I also got a Maine Coon from a Shelter, I have had many Felines in my Lifetime and my Maine Coon was the sweetest smartest Cat I ever had. He lived to be 21 years old and got along great with my other cats.
I have a Maine Coon cat named Lucky. He's a outside cat by choice but does come in when he wants to. He's decimated the rodent population and even has four dead raccoons on his paws. The neighbors lab used to crap on our lawn until he got to meet Lucky. I haven't seen the dog since. I used to not be much of a cat person but Lucky has definitely changed my mind
I paid $3000 for my purebred Maine Coon....worth every penny!!❤
I paid Alot of money for Maine coon cat too and yes I agree with you they are worth every penny, I love my cat he is so much fun, my cat and German shepherd are so close I often catch them sleeping together and when my German shepherd is laying down my cat will go over and attack his tail and they chase each other, my other 2 dogs are good with him but they don't engage with him like my German shepherd does
Maine Coons are not like house cats.. the are bred for beauty, intelligence, personality, social
abilities, on and on. I love ❤️
my Maine Coons. . my incredible
pets!!
Thank you! We find your video to be spot on and helpful in educating us to know Maine Coon cat breed traits. You helped us identify ours. Though believe me, she had already educated us, we just didn’t know for sure that she IS a Maine Coon. We just thought she might be because of her size and beautiful long fur, she just looks like a Maine Coon… Now we are convinced she is, but because she is a “tuxedo” we guess she must be a mixed breed. Two years ago my granddaughter was thrilled to adopt from the Animal Shelter a very beautiful black and white long haired large cat who was “over a year old” and was kept in the shelter longer than usual because the poor cat had bitten an attendant. When we brought her home she was shy. She adores my granddaughter and Wants To Be With Her and Only Her. Sweetie barely has the time of day for my grandson or me, unless we will be patient enough for her to decide if she wants to finally go through the door when she’s asked us to open it for her- or if we are offering her meal or a treat. Otherwise “nuh uh.” Additionally, this dear to us cat has all the other traits as well, excepting, so far thank goodness, the serious health issues. We are so grateful to have found her and have her join our family. Again, thank you.
Love them! Best cuddles 😅 koosie(2) sleeps in my armpit every chance he gets. He showed up on our porch the day after koosie (#1) died 😢
My Maine coon also loves watching videos About cats, don't even matter what type of video if it says "cats" with cat photo's hes in.
I was given a pure bread Maine Coin by a friend when she had a baby. She had five cats and was looking to genome a few. Knowing her baby would be cared for a was the winner. He lived to be 14. My husband was definitely his favorite but he did also curl up on my lap. He never mated until he became ill. He caught a mouse and his health immediately went downhill. He was never distructive. After that we adopted a mixed Maine Coon with all the same traits. I have had cats all my life but these two and a Himalayan I had once before were my absolute favorites. Wish I had stuck with this breed
I loved my 7years mainecoon cat Merry. ❤🐈 She is my best friend to. We both lived at nights.
My Babe was my sweet Calico girl and the joy of my life: a cuddler, intelligent, playful, yet calm and a quiet companion when I needed her to be. I trained her to hack up her fur balls on the linoleum rather than the rugs. I had her from a kitten, for 11 years, before she died of a tumor. She was the dearest cat and I miss her. ❤
My kitten maine coon adopted me at a shelter. When i walked into the kennell he put his paw through the grill and tagged me❤.this videi failed to mention they ate talkers. Paddy Cat always announces himself and will share a conversation. Wish i could post his picture...he is truly beautiful
Never have I seen a wet Maine Coon before, but wow do they look like cranky goblins! Haha 😂
Bathing is NOT enjoyed by most cats so a cranky expression is not unusual.
That much brushing sounds like bonding time. ❤❤❤
My brother and sister-in-law had theirs for 16 years. He was definitely attached to my brother.
I love my Maine Coon. She is so sweet and is always by my side.
I have a half maincoon his mother was a maincoon
He is very different from al the cats a had.
I love him
He had many knots sometimes .
He is 16 know his mother was 17 en eight months when she died.
He dont like treats.
When i got two kittens 3 years ago there was a big problem .
My first MC would sit with me when I played the piano. I had the bench offset to the keyboard so that there was (almost) enough room for him to curl up. When he wanted to stretch out he would lay by the pedals (small grand piano). Unlike my Siamese he stayed out of the carcass and did not attack hammers. Piano time was his time to be close. I miss his company and unique MC conversational chirps.
They are not lap cats for sure. When they want pettting, they will lay next to you or grab you when you walk by. The tolerate being held for a short time. Unless they are in an unknown place. Then they want you to hold them. They are very playful and mischievous. They are absolutely wonderful cats.
High prey drive lol every cat has a high prey drive smh 😂
The best thing about a Maine Coon is... their incredible vocals - "Midnight, not a sound from the pavement? Has the moon lost her memory, she is smiling alone. In the lamplight, the withered leaves collect at my feet, and the wind begins to moan"
I have a Maine Coon from a shelter.
He's 14 1/4 years old & very sweet.
He grooms his longhaired furry cat housemate & me as well.
So many issues with these "reasons" They're no more expensive than many other purebreds and much cheaper from a rescue or shelter. Ours loves a good box more than their cat tower or any other toy. She doesn't eat more than our other rescues. She does get under foot because she likes being around us. While she likes me the most and loves my lap, she'll spend time with the rest of the family at times too. She's never been skittish, and is quite chill. Is very calm, even with small kids around. She's never meanly scratched anyone in our family, just pawed them when they did something wrong. She does play from time to time, but sure as heck is Not a kitten at 4.
A cat's inability to stop-itself from attacking moving bed sheets, is simply hilarious to observe !! 🤨🤯😳😁🤣👍🏻
I had for 12 years and he was like my child, loved him so much..❤
Thought MC was born in my house, but it’s A Norwegian Forest tabby, growing up twice his mom’s size in 1 1/2 yrs… I’ve had a lot of cats & this guy is top of the line, beautiful Comb him everyday & he loves it! Scolds me if I walk away from the house, but is fine if I take the bus knows I’ll be back, but walk around to the dumpster he sits on the hill & lets me know he’s watching! Wish I could send a pic of him…he would have won 1st prize at any show💞💓🙋♀️