Why You Should Own A Maine Coon.

Maine Coons are the most popular domestic cat throughout the world. Have you ever wondered why they are the most favored feline companion? Have you ever thought about owning one and tried to think of reasons why you should?

We have shared our home with two Maine Coon boys for over 13 years and I can think of so many reasons I would recommend them. Here, I’ve compiled some reasons which I think will make you want to rush out and buy one immediately.

Maine Coons are large cats

These cats can vary in size. My two are bigger than any other cats I’ve ever owned. Harry is 38 inches long from nose to tail and our white Maine Coon, Charlie, is 39 inches.

The average length of a Maine Coon is 40 inches. A female generally reaches between 8 and 14 inches in height and can weigh between 10 and 15 pounds.

A male’s height is usually between 10 and 16 inches and his weight between 15 and 25 pounds. Of course, weight can vary according to diet and lifestyle

 

Maine Coons are good with babies and children

We had shared our life with our two Maine Coons for almost 2 years before our son, Joe, was born. They were extremely well behaved with him from the start.

They intuitively knew he was a lot more delicate than us. They never attempted to walk across him or lay on him.

Maine Coons are renowned for being gentle with children and babies which is one of the reasons why they are the most widely chosen family cat.

Maine Coons have particular ways of expressing their love for you. One particular way they have of demonstrating this is by showing you their belly.

When a Maine Coon rolls onto its back and displays its tummy in front of you it is demonstrating that it absolutely trusts you as this an extremely vulnerable position.

However, it is not an invitation for you to tickle it and if you swoop in wriggling your fingers you may find yourself in a vice-like grip of needle-sharp claws.

 

Maine Coons develop their own cute habits
Maine Coons can have behavior patterns. For instance, Harry always lays on my legs when I read in bed but as soon as I put my kindle down he jumps off and curls up above a hot-water pipe under the floorboards.

In the morning he jumps on me with a loud meow about a minute before my alarm goes off. He follows me into the bathroom and watches while I clean my teeth. He then waits at the door to be let out as soon as I turn the shower on.

Inquisitive and Curious
They really are such nosey cats. They will be there to investigate anything new you bring home. You won’t be the first to try out your new sofa! They will wiggle into the smallest of spaces to see what’s in there.A paper bag is irresistible and a kitchen cupboard left open is hard to resist. Of course, this nosiness and curiosity can get them into trouble. Charlie once spent 2 nights in a near neighbors garage after sneaking in.Harry got trapped in the recess behind a drawer because he squeezed through a 2-inch gap at the back of the drawer, unnoticed, and then the drawer was closed.
It’s natural for cats to hunt and Maine Coons are no exception. You will never have a mouse in the house problem if you own a Maine Coon.If yours becomes an outside cat, expect “presents” from time to time and act honored when you receive them. Don’t punish your cat for doing what comes naturally.
In the thoroughbred cat world, Maine Coons are one of the healthiest breeds. Do buy from a trusted breeder who can prove their parent cats have been screened and are clear of genetically transmitted illnesses.As long as you care for your Maine Coon correctly, keeps its vaccinations up-to-date, and get it treated by a vet should it develop any illnesses, the two of you should have long and happy lives together.Our two are almost 14 and they are still wonderfully fit and healthy.

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