Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Playfulness: | 4/5 |
Intelligence: | 4/5 |
Tendency to Vocalise: | 4/5 |
Likes Other Pets: | 5/5 |
Grooming needs: | 4/5 |
Shedding: | 4/5 |
- Great for first-time cat owners
- Enjoys playing games and is active at home
- Highly active and inquisitive cat
- Sociable and dependent cat
- Slightly talkative cat
- Larger stockier cat breed
- Requires grooming every day
- Needs extensive outdoor space
- Great family cat
- Can be left alone all day
- Can cope with a busy household
The Maine Coon cat breed can suffer from:
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which is a disease were the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick which means the heart cannot beat effectively.
- Hip dysplasia which is where the hip joint does not develop normally.
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency which is a disease that causes anaemia (death of red blood cells).
- Spinal muscular atrophy which is a disease that causes loss of nerves and muscle weakness.
Testing available:
- DNA testing for Maine Coon hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pyruvate kinase deficiency and spinal muscular atrophy which tests whether or not a cat has the potential to be affected by these conditions.
Personality
Maine Coon cats have an affectionate nature and are very playful and friendly. They enjoy human company and this makes them excellent companions for someone who enjoys sharing their home with such an enormous cat. Maine Coon cats are noted for the delightful quiet chirping sound they make.
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