15 Weird Things Maine Coon Do

[@nitziamartin-vazquez4420]

My boy was a beast for a Maine Coon. He reached 32 lbs. He was the sweetest and most gentle fur baby. He was very protective of me, even when my sugar levels were low. I will never be able to express in words, how much of an impact Sebastian left in me. It's been 2 years already. I don't know if I'm ready for another MC yet... He simply left a dent in my heart.

[@thecandyman9308]

Sorry to hear he's gone. I'm guessing you're diabetic? Was he aware of your sugar levels? Never heard of cats having that ability. Thinking of getting a dog that can detect low sugars myself since I'm a type 1, but dogs are just sooooo high maintenance.

[@nitziamartin-vazquez4420]

@@thecandyman9308 Thank you. I still cry for Sebastian. Honestly, I don't know how he did it, but he knew. I guess it could be my heartbeat or by my smell. He would wake me up in the middle of the night crying close to my ear... Cats are very smart, but Maine Coons are different. They're like dogs in a way, very loving, friendly, demanding, and instinctively protective. He was a huge head-turner everywhere I took him. I don't know how many selfies he's got out there with different peoples. He was drop dead gorgeous, and I think he knew it too. Lol. Gosh! I miss him so much. Believe it or not, sometimes I can feel him walking on my bed, mainly at night. Sounds spooky, uh? But I'm not scared. It also happens with my other cat (Shooshoo) I miss her very much too... Anyway, I agree with you about dogs. They're awesome, but very dependent on us for everything, as opposed to cats... Once again, thank you for your kind words. Get a cat, they'll make your days very happy, and laughter never stops. Doodles! 🙂

[@hokipokiloki8985]

do it there are lots of furbabies that need loving homes

[@JC-ri5mc]

My Maine Coon also comes and chirps and rubs into me when my glucose levels are low. And she doesn't stop until I get up and go to test my levels. If I don't do go and test....she will herd me to the kitchen where my tester is located!!

[@nitziamartin-vazquez4420]

@@JC-ri5mc Awww. They're amazing fur babies.

[@marysmith9361]

I had 2 Maine Coon sisters who lived 18 and 20 years old. They loved riding in the car, walking on the beach in leashes and weighed almost 20 pounds. Beautiful cats!.

[@kyuketsukisan19]

Had a rescue cat that I raised from the time she was about 4 weeks old. Never knew for certain what breeds were in her DNA, but she seemed to have major Maine Coon heritage. She was a cuddle bug who loved to lay in my lap or be carried draped over my shoulder while crossing her front paws, she was super talkative (mostly around meal times 😆), and for the first few years of her life she loved riding in cars. She gave me 14 years of love and laughter and I miss her every single day.

[@Bogie3855]

You have not lived until you see a 16lb cat with Zoomies... Almost scary, and ours LOVES to help us make the bed.

[@linhiril664]

I got Morgan the year they closed the register. Since she had all the characteristics of the standard, i could have submitted her to be included but had no interest in breeding. She was an Iowa farm cat and the most beautiful cat i ever saw, nothing exaggerated. She was the smartest, most dignified, most deeply loyal, most talkative, most interesting kitty. she was telepathic. She could count. I proved ALL of this during her life of over 20 years. I have had 14 kitties and i have loved them all incredibly, but none like her. When she crossed the bridge i commissioned her portrait and it stands guard over my family room to this day. She changed my life.❤

[@John_13_35]

You will meet again when you cross over. I really believe this. She'll be thrilled you are home!

[@KittyGrey13]

I describe my Maine Coon, Floof, as the dog I always wanted. She follows me around, loves water (even muddy puddles unfortunately 🙄) loves cuddles, goes on walks and is so intelligent! I absolutely love her so much 😊❤

[@scottnj2503]

My boy, a mixed MCC and others, dominate MCC. He follows me a lot, but onhis time. Has close to a prehensile tail. Wrapping my hand arm, shivering first thing in a.m. He talks to me, demands my attentionon his timeline. He's awesome. His fur...on the otherhand a major life impacitng fact of life. Thanks for confirming many things my 20lb buddy.

[@trisha7976]

It's weird how much like dogs they are. Plays fetch (but only with spring toys), runs up to strangers for pets, sleeps at night and rarely naps during the day. If she didn't use a litter box I wouldn't even count her as a cat.

[@estherhall3307]

My (now deceased) Maine Coon mix female Bobbie was the sweetest cat I've had and absolutely loved everyone. I was her 3rd owner (due to moving) and she helped my Chartreux mix female Dusty learn to get along with other cats.

[@ironrose888]

I had an orange Maine coon and he was the most beautiful and loving cat.

[@antoinettesetliff2004]

My Gregory was about 25lbs. The crazy thing used to love licking plastic grocery bags. Used to wake me up in the middle of the night. He and my pit bull also used to groom each other!

[@lmallen6367]

Our Maine Coon liked Dairy Queen. Couldn't say it out loud or he'd be at the door waiting in an instant. Go to the drive thru and they'd say That's a cat! I thought you had a kid in the back seat.😊

[@Bogie3855]

We were fortunate to find a MC at the local SPCA. He had been returned twice and was a bit of a basket case but he has blossomed into a happy handsome boy. We live in an old house and have always had a mouse problem. He has taken care of that gladly and hunts the basement and backyard whenever given the chance. Oddly he stays in the back yard and never strays. He is black and 16lbs and truly a joy for us. He is a mamas boy and will come and get her if he is feeling ignored. Yeah, a true puppy cat. And such a sweet animal. Love that tail and its always straight up. The girls at the SPCA thought he was unadoptable because he was black and VERY shy. I sat with him with my hand in the cage until he came out and sniffed it. The girls were so surprised. He had never done that. Needless to say he is a happy boy and has a huge territory. Such a sweetie and a real gentleman. N EVER demands, only asks and the trills are absolutely delightful.

[@John_13_35]

Pls be sure to vaccinate for feline leukemia. They can get it from mouse mites if memory serves me.

[@Bogie3855]

Found 11 dead mice left for us to find in 2 weeks. He certainly earns his keep

[@silvermainecoons3269]

All kittens have blue eyes when born, not just Maine Coons.

[@rebel4466]

Same even in Caucasian humans. Pigmentation isn't as strong in babies. If you're relatively light to begin with, hair and eye color might change.

[@margaretlamondo8727]

But Maine's blue eyes are intense it is a blue that just draws you in!

[@silvermainecoons3269]

@@margaretlamondo8727. That’s true. White Maine Coon that have blue eyes are really beautiful.

[@vickiatabi4235]

☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️🌚🐈‍⬛🏜️

[@danielglenn8976]

Almost all trees fact! Most change

[@belle9438]

I have 2 Maine Coons. They tolerate young children picking at them very well. They are a unique breed in their manner and size. They don't like being held much. But both will sleep on me while I'm sleeping. They will lay beside you to be petted and they prefer being in the same room.

[@a.m.9474]

Same with mine! She was a stray. ... doesn't like being picked up but loves to snuggle next to me and be pet, when I'm on my bed. If I stop petting her, she will look up at me to start petting her again.. Doesn't meow but makes little noises to get my attention or "talk to me". She follows me everywhere. Huge kitty, fluffy as heck, has a mane during the winter months and it's like she knows she's gorgeous.

[@belle9438]

@@a.m.9474 My female is a diva. I know what you mean. These guys definitely know how special they are.😂😂

[@Starnote16]

I have two as well. Mine are def not lap cats 😂 they will sleep and cuddle at night and follow me everywhere but being in my lap, absolutely not haha

[@LynnSandler-j9k]

These cats make awsome pets, yet Gorgeoua creatures-very laid back,the Maine Coon breeds are the Gentle Giants and are easy to take care of and are a great family pet❤😊

[@paulvarn4712]

Those who cannot handle massive shedding in Spring-Summer should take that into consideration.

[@elizabethbrooks6296]

It’s absolutely beautiful and very intelligent cat, very royal and devoted to his family ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nomdaploom]

Aside from all the character traits of Maine Coons mentioned in this video, most of which are true, it should also be mentioned that they are incredibly good looking cats with the most expressive faces imaginable. They look fierce but they are more gentle, trusting and laidback than any other breed of cat I have encountered. Beware. Once you've had one you will never again be able to live without one.

[@omeirai]

it's true they have something special! i just met a whole family of maine coons, the way they're so curious and chill, even to strangers, follow people around and want to know what everyone is up to, and can literally sit at a table like it's normal, they're the best company

[@pandakicker1]

You’ve reinforced my desire to acquire a Maine Coon. Maybe one will find their way to me eventually.

[@kennethzullick6897]

You can often find them at shelters usually mislabeled as long hair domestic cats. Learn the differences and keep your eyes open. I got mine for free.

[@davidmarshall7752]

Mine adopted me. But he still would visit my neighbor, his former owner.

[@shenikafindlater]

Mine found me she keeps having kittens.

[@donovanbradford8231]

Very correct with many of these traits my oldest buddy Ceasar it is debated if he was a Maincoon or Norwegian Forest cat but he was a big guy for sure loved to play with everyone even the family dog Riley, always wanted to be by my side as I was his best buddy. Ceasar definitely liked to have adventures even towards the end of his life he still wanted to hop a neighbor's fence and explore the backyard and sneak into the garage and explore the boxes, tools, and all the nooks and crannies. While I never had kids Ceasar had two little brother Siberian brother that he loved. And yes the lovr water of water is correct as he loved to play in water and would always hop into the tub abd a shower or bath and lick up the remaining water. While Ceasar and Riley are no longer with us they were most definitely the best companions and buddies anyone could have.

[@TheBDEye]

They do not obey! They oblige! 😀

[@madliberal7710]

The Miane Coon needn't worry about getting up harder with their front paws are crossed. MCs are HUGE so not to many creatures would dare to attack them.

[@belle9438]

😂😂😂😂 It's because they don't scare easy.

[@exnozgaming5657]

Amazing and beautiful animals

[@ARod-br2ui]

Our Maine Coon is very vocal as in talking back while being scolded for getting into mischief. 😂

[@TheScooterClown]

I have 3, One is a Russian Blue "Pee-Wee", Cream Smoked "Q-Tip" and Broken mackerel tabby "Spookie"....... They were hand fed as kittens, spoiled........... Sleep until the weather get cold.... then the stupidity comes out in full force. My Oldest "Q-tip" was playing during the last cold front and climbed up a tree two feet off the ground........ then had a fit for me to get him down........Love them... they range from 25 to 37 pounds. They Love their "Uber Rides" Push them around with my Walker Roller.... then jump off for the next ones turn.

[@roycepharr3483]

Our Zoe is almost 11 now and a slim, cough, cough, 28lbs down from 32lbs. When we adopted her from a young woman at 6 months old she was this little skinny grey tiger cat. Or so we thought. The girl was only feeding &r 1/4 cup dry food a day. We've had cats our whole lives and always had at will eating. We did notice her paws were abnormally big for her size. My daughter who had 2 male Maine Coon cats suspected she might be part MC. But as she grew, and grew and grew it was evident she was a MC. Our vet and her staff fell in love and Zoe is the Princess at the vets. She still acts like a kitten. Not as often but it's there. We rescue and rehab feral cats and when kittens arrive as some of our rescues are pregnant ferals, Zoe automatically becomes Gramma along with her Snowshoe (also a rescue) sister. The kittens alwaysove these two and learn manners and respect from the old gals.

[@NoOne-bp2jw]

Thank you for rescuing feral cats. No cat should have to live a hard, short and unloved existence outside in the elements. Teaching a former feral about toys is just one of the wonderful moments to be gained as a rescuer.

[@cathyheckman7415]

My Thunder can speak human fluently! He also would be in heaven if he was held 24/7!

[@paullangton-rogers2390]

I love the Maine Coon cat as a life long cat lover but have never seen one of these giant cats here in UK. I had a Devon Rex which shares many of the behaviours of the Maine Coon, it was very dog-like and wagged its tail when it was happy and excited, loved to play fetch and was very playful but also happy to be carried around like a baby or just spending hours sleeping next to you or on you, it would even get into bed and put its head on the pillow! The cat had a couple of unusual food behaviours..it loved anything with cheese or cheese flavoured especially pizza and would take a whole pizza slice by slice off a plate. It would hide pizza slices and cheese flavoured crisps/potato chips in hiding places. I also had a British shorthair blue grey cat which lived to the astonishing age of 23 without any health problems. That cat never went outside hardly and wasn't very active preferring to sleep a lot during the day.

[@VirgosAlchemy]

Our baby girl LOVES to play fetch and if I’m not available to play, she will place her toy in my shoe for me to find later ❤ I’ve never had a cat that freaked out so badly when strangers come over - she is PETRIFIED of any new person coming inside. She talks to me constantly, follows me around everywhere and has her very own chair that she picked out and she gets very annoyed if someone sits in it - IT’S HERS!! 😂 I also must mention this, as it almost took her life… Maine Coons will shed/blow their coats. If they ingest too much of that during these times, it can block them up. She completely blew her coat at 2 years of age, we thought she was sick! She was perfectly fine! Vets didn’t even know or understand this… thank God we have an amazing breeder who helped!! ❤

[@ernzer-cardeiramartine7229]

i have the great luck to adopted 2 of these wonderfull creatures, but the boy is more playfuller and sassy as the girl 🥰

[@old_shupshe]

None of these are specific to Maine Coon cats. There are cats of all breeds that fit these statements.

[@paulvarn4712]

All but two of these match my MC. He can take or leave water (not totally adverse or attracted.) Will not play fetch. Everything else spot on. Gentile, confident, makes human-animal friends easily, following and talkative, playful, lap cuddles, mine is 16 lbs 4.5 years. This rescue guy is my best bud.

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

My 2nd cat had an attitude liked a Maine Coon cat. He was a 20 pounds American shorthair red tabby cat. I remembered my cat did cross his paws. I did played fetch with him a little bit. I tossed a rabbit’s paw key chain in the bathtub. He was my cat for the longest time. One strange thing that he did was flossing his gums on a magazine or a comic book. He was a dog liked in many ways.

[@kengilmore2563]

“Doglike intelligence” cats are way smarter than dogs.

[@italianmiltyfriedman6264]

People mistake agreeableness with intelligence yes

[@ArviPontsa]

@@italianmiltyfriedman6264 dogs are idiots...like they owners.

[@janeg8274]

That cat knew exactly which door!!! Amazing and how thoughtful ❤️

[@nancyroberson9312]

Plus they are really beautiful and I hope that they can just be happy.❤

[@marylock3105]

My maine coon is 5 years his name bowey we named him after David Bowie

[@IgorEngelen1974]

pretty accurate. Lovely creatures but require a lot of time sometimes when young. Love the talking and eternal kitten instinct

[@cavsomecadence6117]

That brushing the teeth thing is awesome I'll take that I don't care how weird it is, at 3:58 boeing easy traveling cats is no pun intended but I'm sure they like the airline😆😆😆😆

[@nancyroberson9312]

I'm really glad to be the first comment on that video. I love that they are care about him and I hope all goes well for them. ❤

[@mrjmorovis]

I had one when I met my ex-wife. It was months before he tolerated her petting him and he never go in there lap. He was a typical Maine COon but slow to warm up to people. When I moved back to St Louis I took him for his first visit to the vet and had to leave him for the day for job interviews. When I came to get him they were raving about how sweet yhe was. You have the wrong cat he doesn't warm up to anybody quickly. They were talking about him and all the techs and vets had to meet or see him whenever I brought him in. He never got around to like my ex-wife while my Norwegian Forest Cat would spray my ex-wife when she went into heat and walked away when she realized my ex was petting her. Zippy had the most beautiful gold eye color and the vets said it was a very rare color.

[@Angela-r2y2u]

I always trust my cats if they don't like someone there a reason

[@bonniekavanaugh9998]

My girl loved water. If it was rainy, she wanted to go out. Played in the sink, loved water in the bathtub. Mostly trilled rather than meawed. Very social

[@ChristyCarney-o8t]

❤ Thank you! You have enlighten me on my cat who is just what U stated a "love" ❤😊

[@alicekraft3255]

I've had cats my entire 60yrs and have had soooo many "mutt" cats do pretty much everything that MCs do. So, really, i believe it's a personality thing

[@annierichards7367]

Thank you for explaining the tail behavior, today my cat crawled in bed with me snuggling head on my neck but tail was moving and slapping my leg, i was confused thinking this meant she was angry, but she didn't seem angry, she just felt emotion.

[@winstonelston5743]

My Norwegian Elkhound crosses his left front paw over the right, and he plants one foot directly ahead of the other when walking or trotting. Also keeps a jaunty prancing gait, even at a full gallop.

[@joycebrooks5224]

Yep, my 21lb MC loves water, follows me everywhere mostly to watch what I am doing and loves to play in water. He is not a lap cat. Found him abandoned at 4 weeks hold so he still has some feral tendencies and is not a friendly cat per se. My Abyssinian is definitely a lap cat.

[@watchgoose]

Cats don't "wag" their tails. They may rapidly "switch" them when angry, or gently wave/swish them when pleased.

[@Metaphysicalgrl]

Just saved a Maine Coon, boy does he eat! ❤ no

[@ireneopelt2458]

You forgot that they sometimes eat with their paws.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

Just commented. My 1 Yr old girl does that.

[@carddamom188]

4:00 Bad choice of words, given Boeing track record...

[@deelane6762]

My Maincoon ❤s to Travelin in my Diseal truck she's so excited when we travel she's very loyal.

[@MrMuppetLover]

The Maine Coon I had wasn’t that talkative.

[@FarzanahBulbul]

Biskit wag his tail for minouchette to play

[@lisaanderson7924]

She forgot add a #16 on the list, Maine Coons lay on their backs quite a bit & more so them most other breeds, with the exception of Ragdolls. #17 would be their ear tufts as that is not common amongst other breeds. #18 would be their impressive problem solving skills. #19 would be their impression coat of fur including a “water coat”. They have long hair except on their front shoulders. #20 would be their attachment to their human(s). Being a social animal it’s not recommended to leave them alone for extended periods & they have another four legged friend to chase, cuddle & “wrastle” with.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

My 1 Yr.old will pick up food in her paw ( I think the left one) and put it in her mouth. My third MC and not see it before. Her parents are Russian though.😅.

[@lisaanderson7924]

@@cynthiastogden7000 so is your cat a Maine Coon or a Siberian Forest Cat?

[@judithbell3347]

Great barn cat. Needs lots of space.

[@williardbillmore5713]

Maine Coon Cats are direct descendents of Norwegian Forest cats .Studies of their genome leave no doubt of this fact anymore. Maine Coon cats are really diluted Norwegians crossed with several American domestic breeds. The DNA doesn't lie. All of the Maine Coon characteristics described in this video can be applied to Norwegian Forest cats without exception. I had a 20 lb Maine Coon Tom cat for 16 years and I now have a 5 year old Norwegian Forest Tom cat who just reached the same weight. From their friendly and gentle demeanor and intelligence, to their fascination with water and size, build, coat, sociability and slowness to mature, they are similar in more ways than they are different. I can attest to that.

[@nlo114]

03:58 - Do they enjoy flying?

[@edwardbliss8931]

I used to have a command I'd make with my mouth that would come up to me and snuggle against my stomach, and I mean really snuggle like a dog

[@LiaLipkovits]

I bought my Maine Coon (Lucy) from a breeder when she was 10 months old. She is registered and I have the papers for her. She is such a beautiful girl. I feel she was not handled much as a kitten because she does not like to be held nor is she a lap cat plus she will hide when anyone comes to visit. .She always wants to be close by and will sit close to me. They are very smart. I bought a treat puzzle and she figured that out right away. She has figured out how to open cupboards. She is not fussy as she will eat anything and they are big eaters. I also have a ragdoll who is 1 year older than Lucy. They tolerate each other but they have not bonded. It has been almost a year. Lucy will not let my ragdoll on our bed. This is her territory. She will chase Sadie (my ragdoll) away. Lucy plays very aggressively compared to my Ragdoll. Lucy comes to bed with us every night. She likes to lay on our feet or legs. Sometimes I wonder if she will cut off my blood circulation, she is that heavy. lol She even lets me know when it is time to wake up. She will gently put her paw on my face. The only regret I have is that I should have gotten her as a tiny kitten. We also have a Newfoundland dog. We have had him since he was 8 weeks old. He is now 7 months old. Although he does not bother the cats, they will keep their distance from him. Lucy does want a lot of attention and she will let you know when she wants something. I am very attached to her as she is a very unique cat. I have had many cats in my life (purebreds) but the Maine Coon is truly one of a kind.

[@Dawn-v8t]

Maine Clone are very loyal *Tigerstar*:

[@scooty6410]

All of these are very very true...I ❤ this breed...the only breed I'll ever have ❤❤❤

[@Dawn-v8t]

Maine do ONE are very loyal. Tigerstar:

[@gooseygander6986]

I was excited this video had recording of Maine Coon chirps and trills, ummm, no it doesn't! Bummed

[@lisafreebairn7736]

My Maine Coon is not a fan of the dog! She loves the other cat, but hisses at the dog

[@theMadKatter71]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@sannakuusela3693]

I have regular house cats they come when called,sit and give paw

[@sannakuusela3693]

I have had dogs before cats learn same way

[@ronnymatthews4133]

Do Maine Coon cats.because of their Lovely MITTENSorextra claws,?¿¿ Hmmm !meWOW!!XOXO.

[@stoneroastery]

Mine loves to play fetch.

[@nanobluelectrobuzz9227]

Get an older cat or kitten, they will brighten your life forever. Just leave the water and food out. Change the litter box every 7 days or it’s a outside cat. Easy stuff.

[@lonewolf277]

I have a 1/2 Maine Coon and so far he does most of this and Follow me ! EVERYWHERE trills comes up to me on the couch and lays his head on me like a dog would do! At 8 months, he is 14lbs and had the sapphire blue eyes when he was born, his sisters didn't 💙 small little ear tufts he has , I fell in love with his baby pic now he's mine!

[@lonewolf277]

Wish I could share some pictures!

[@barrettemonique9070]

Mine had gorgeous green eyes. Her name was Mystery

[@zamzar2]

all cats got blue kitten eyes... Doglike cat -Yeah right .Comparing iis very much of ignorance

[@peytondavenport116]

mine always had yellow eyes

[@FarzanahBulbul]

Mine is changing into green eyes veva tabby of 6 month

[@sportscardchannel7353]

I have 2 Maincoon.

[@Doll676]

They look scary to me

[@shanejencannon2866]

1:35

[@chery6030]

Whats their average life span.

[@shanejencannon2866]

❤

[@Floakaflow]

Might be a good informational video, but there's something going on with the microphone of the voiceover. To me it's unwatchable.

[@ragnabrok]

It's an AI generated voice

[@Floakaflow]

@@ragnabrok well then the ai needs to sort out their mic issue. It's annoying 🤡

[@Iankameel]

It needs a virtual pop shield

[@jamesgladstone8349]

LP

[@lidiaspyrka8096]

Mm no examples of fetching paw crossing sound of their meows etc. plus their examples of Main Coons were poor. My friends Main Coons are huge with beautiful paws and ear tips and extraordinary eyes so go elsewhere for info!🧐

[@greenfairy4894]

They discussed that on here

[@priestguardian2587]

Siamese are better

[@davidpestrikoff1997]

Want so badly to get a polydactyl male! Spendy furballs tho! 😮 😢