How to Tell If Your Cat Is a MAINE COON: ULTIMATE Guide

[@laurakerschenbaum4079]

Before getting our first full-breed Maine Coon, we had a rescue whose mom was a M. Coon and dad was not. She had the body size, but her fur was more medium length. She had the ear tufts, no lynx tips though, but personality type was 100% Maine Coon. Other traits include very tufty paws with lots of extra fur in between the toes-- it's fun to watch them run across a hardwood floor and spin. They are really terrific cats, and nothing phases them at all. Both my rescue and my pure M. Coon loved/love to go walkies on a leash. My girl doesn't even jump at the vacuum cleaner! They are really messy eaters though--I mean, it's crazy, they spit kibble everywhere, it's like they try to cover the most space possible. If you get a Maine Coon, be prepared to regularly comb them--they shed like you've never seen before from a cat! You can watch the fur float into your kitchen, it's a whole lotta' fur, but they're so worth it!

[@natashakingston8302]

We have a laminated hall way and he skids on a regular basis. It's incredibly funny.

[@natashakingston8302]

My rescue is part Maine coon and part tabby. He Follows me everywhere especially to the bathroom 😅

[@natashakingston8302]

How big a harness would I need for a Male mainecoon tabby x?

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

I cannot brush mine. He always bites me when I try to brush him.

[@laurakerschenbaum4079]

@@natashakingston8302 I'd say, get a good dog collar (we use a puppy collar) and get a flexi-lead. They do best with just a collar and a flexi-lead--easier to teach them to walk if they don't feel restricted.

[@charredolive]

We got a Maine coon ragdoll mix last year and she’s already the biggest animal we’ve ever owned. Her intelligence amazes us all the time, because none of our previous cats would do stuff like playing fetch or opening the drawer to get her mice toys. She runs the house over a 12 year old Pomeranian 😂

[@Gingers_Hobby_Corner]

I love Mainecoons. We've had 2 in the past, and I miss them both.

[@CaseyGunn-e2k]

I see why, I got a Maine coon 1 year old girl a month ago, the most affectionate animal I've ever seen!

[@marcquesnel624]

I just got my first one, An orange female, Her name is Mittens, and god does she have the energy to play. That and she never stops eating.

[@chriswalls5831]

They are pretty

[@gabbsicle]

My cat is 10% Maine Coon (I had the DNA genetic testing done for him). He has the fur that crosses his ears, has longer fur around his face, has the high cheekbones, triangular face, thick tail, very vocal, easy to train (goes on walks, comes when called, sits, etc,). He is fascinated by water and loves to play with it. He is not incredibly affectionate which I think was due to him being a stray, but he is social and patient with my crazy kids. He will snuggle/cuddle but sparingly. He was found on the side of the road as a kitten and dropped off at the shelter. He definitely has the other mannerisms and features though!

[@amybattles8561]

How do you get thi

[@barbarachristian5504]

How about the toe tufts, and incredible eyebrow and eyelashes! I swear my Kiki's eyelashes appear to reach the fur on top of her head easily!

[@sheikhsabira150]

We've got a mainecoon, but he's always sick and weak ever since we got him. Praying everyday that he lives. They really are gentle giants.

[@Meinstein]

I have a cat who adopted me after somehow becoming lost and soaked to the skin. The vet told me he was a neutered male.. but couldn't tell me much more than that he probably already has had all his shots. At 11 1/2 lbs. I suspected that he is a Maine Coon.. especially since I live only a few states away from there. but THIS of your videos, convinced me that beyond probability.. my big guy is a Weegie. He doesn't have that lion sort of face that you well described.. but the deep look he gives me sometimes.. of a deeper consciousness.. was spot on for a Norwegian Forest Cat as well. They are very very similar.

[@morganwhite2176]

I have a question. I have a Maine Coon cat. I take care of her like she is a queen and spend a lot of time loving her. The issue is, I now have to move from a place with a garden to a third floor apartment. Many people are telling me to give her away but I CAN’T. I adore her, she has my heart. I have set the apartment up with cat toys, cat trees, scratching post, and it looks like her apartment not mine 😂 I have a major guilt trip about leaving her in there for about 6 hours when I go to work. She sleeps, yes, but is it bad for me to move her with me into an apartment? I don’t want to let her loose outside unless I walk with her (lease) because my neighbors cat got run over there. I just love her too much to give her away! Any advice on this would be good. I feel bad, but I can no longer afford a place with a garden and am doing all I can! She isn’t showing signs of being upset, but I feel bad for moving her in to an apartment with me. Is this ok? xx

[@Shaz-gq7pv]

If you make sure your baby gets play time with you and plenty of mental stimulation maybe some puzzle feeders etc to work on when your out I'm 100 percent sure taking her with you rather than her loosing her family aka you is best for her. Cats are very resilient but rehoming would be heartbreaking and traumatic on both of you indoor cats are much safer and with plenty of toys etc she'll be more than happy to play then snooze and wait on you to come home

[@corv1d770]

She'd prefer to keep her family, just think- they're about as smart as a 1-2 year old human toddler. What would be worse from that perspective, a new house with your same family unit, or a whole new house AND new family who she wouldn't trust at first. Unless you literally can't keep her anymore, I recommend keeping her and cat-ifying the apartment. (A cat tree, scratch posts, etc) Jackson Galaxy from "my cat from hell" has a KZbin channel where he gives good information on housing your cat and entertaining them in smaller spaces.

[@alishaparker315]

Ima tell u what I’ve observed w all the rescues I’ve worked w as well as my own furbabies. They would rather be with u than wo u!! The love they have for u is more than the love for other things if tht makes sense. They don’t care where they are as long as they r w you🫶🙌

[@robertantrim1810]

I have a 13 year old mainecoon he’s sitting next to me right now and is always by my side even in the shower and man can he get loud when outside he lets loose and can be heard a couple blocks away

[@debbierockz1]

My cat is half Maine coon. He has the tuft of fur that comes out his ears .. big bushy lion like mane soft coat and under his paws are tufts of fur for winter or ice ..but he stays inside he knows a few commands and will play fetch with me. In the future I want a full blooded Maine coon I love these cats ! ❤

[@JohnGone-wl8uo]

A relative lives where a neighbor raises cattle. Her small American Shorthair Tabby had 2 Kittens. One small & 1 HUGE & ticks all the boxes of a Maine Coon yet has Serval strips on back of ears, hops like a bunny, long bushy tailed Tabby Pattern, Lynx Tips, long body & Tall tuffs of hair btw toes & just caught a big vole. Talks, chirps & chatters even while in litter box, covers food, follows me everywhere and leaps on my chest and flops on my face! ....loves water, plays with water and gets in toilet splashing it, so we have to make sure it closed! Is this Normal for Maine Coon Mix? He's a Beast near 8 lbs at just over 4 months (high even for MC kitten)!

[@cynthiahill9882]

My baby is 13 yrs old now. So smart talk and will do about anything I ask him to do . And when he want food he is very loud and persistent and at time irritating 😅

[@masterchief586]

My rescue cat has all of the Maine Coon traits….I was told he is 10 years old but he is more like 3 to 4 yrs old. 😊

[@Kaufdroppp]

I believe my 10 yo cat is a mainecoon. She has all these except she’s long but not muscular, and no extra toes. But she has the ears, fluff, eyes, paws, tail and personality lol. She’s never had a normal meow

[@jenniferthomas3202]

Mine has all but one. So beautiful.

[@Ashley_Playz-i1h]

We don’t know if our cat is a maincoon this is helpful thank you Edit:OMG HES A MAINE COON YAYYY

[@Dodener]

Can you do a video on the Sokoke Cat? we think we have one and are curious about them

[@felisharobinson6773]

My guy has all but 2 requirements ❤

[@mrplimbles7803]

My marley has ear tufts and is quite a bit larger than other cats though his hair is quite short, he is a mongrol breed but I think he might have a touch of the bigger cats in him, the intelligence is definately a miss on him, though he loves a cuddle

[@amyangerer6966]

16 out of 21. But I didn’t have him for the first five years of his life. Slow growth rate may be on the list also.

[@gangelo777]

Most people who think they have a MC, don’t; they have domestic long hairs.

[@Motishay]

I was really curious what breed are the super fluffy yet normal sized cats, thanks!

[@Elishazee]

Yes, the dead giveaway would be if the tail is ringed. Only the MC has the ringed tail.

[@Shaz-gq7pv]

Yeah my cousin had met my boy and tried to tell me she rescued a maine coon from shelter the next year. Her kitten was clearly a long haired domestic he gets on like a normal moggy aloof and independent with no real interest in people unless he's hungry apart from that he ignores everyone he's a beautiful little boy with lovely markings but hes not a maine coon they have a very specific personality which is why I went on a long waiting list with breeder to get my boy. After no longer been able to own dogs after health declined and moving to a apartment I wanted a pet that was intelligent, loving and very attached to owner. My Lynx plays fetch follows me everywhere is always on my lap or in bed and I've spent many many hours clicker training him loads of tricks he's by my side 24/7 so loyal

[@nafex3740]

Nice CAT 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️ 👍

[@oscarsainz9865]

i think i have one cuz i got a kitten and he was a couple or 3 months old, had him for about 2 months now and he’s almost as big as my other cat. she’s female and not a big cat already but he’s almost as big as her lol. black long hair point lynx years. big paws, hes got their face too but his tail isn’t super big rn. thing is he wasn’t born to maine coin female and his siblings we’re different looking as well lmao. ik cats can have different fathers from same litter tho

[@anamacovei9554]

Are You still posting on the Allctbut Care accont?

[@shershae]

My longhair cat and short haired cat mated and gave birth to a new breed.It has all the feature and looks like maincooon,is that possible?

[@corv1d770]

The long hair parent may be a Maine coon mix

[@JosephPeletis]

thanks

[@issacoleworld8278]

I'm not sure cuz they're still kitties...like maybe 8-12 weeks...but the ears & whiskers are giving maine coon

[@HosaBosa]

My kitty has most ifbnot all of these features she is the sweetest thing ever I've never heard her hiss ever she won't let me shower or go to the bathroom privately she always follows me and she has me follow her and makes sure I am because her cat dish and water dispenser are empty we had a calico and we got them both but after about 2 years one night my dad had made me throw her outside because she kept peeing and throwing up and mom was going to take her to the farm the next day but she worked a night shift that night so it was too late I could do anything I felt so terrible we all miss her even our little Maine coon chloe. Cali would always lay on top of their tree and chloebwould lay on top of her and they would sleep they got a long so well and cleaned each other a lot I miss them so much and I can tell she misses her "sister." I don't know what I'd do without chloe truly such a sweetheart. I never knew that we would get cats again but mom saw some for adoption at a pet sorr a couple towns away and she wanted a calico and a fluffy one and I didn't expect her to come yome with Two kittens that were only a couple months old.

[@TheUluxian]

I always like to add the correction, MC's don't have a tail..they have a PLUME. lol I'm on my second one now. Grew up with a tuxedo MC, and currently have a 14 year old, 16 pound female Calico (Gidget). Both of them are just amazingly clever (Gidget never met a cabinet she couldn't open), and have just the sweetest, most tolerant dispositions. Mine likes to be NEAR you, without actually being ON you. Definitely not a "lap cat" FUN FACT: Many MC's are polydactyl (6 toes)! The larger paws are a product of being bred in snowy climates, so they act like personal snowshoes to help them maneuver better in the snow. Great cats, but they need attention...If you travel a lot, or are gone extended periods, an MC is NOT for you. Remember your local animal shelter! Every time you adopt, you get your wings... you angels, you!😉

[@cynical-sprite]

My kitty has like 19 of 21 of these😆

[@janelscott9353]

So you did your mama we found abandoned Kitty and she has 19 of the 19 attributes that you're talking about for a Maine Coon cat she's only about five to six weeks old and everything you're describing is exactly her to a&t her name is Jenda and she is a bundle of energy to say the least

[@tabitha8707]

Mine has everything but the intelligence and gentleness😂😂😂

[@julieeeee778]

Tom. Felton

[@caroldavis5505]

I think o have a Maine Coon. She’s so fluffy and beautiful!! What do u think? She has all the characteristics!!

[@Mr00934]

i want one. i have had domestic long hair kitties, but, not a maine coon.

[@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895]

She forgot to mention Maine coon boots my cat has hair underneath his paws they're supposed to be called Mini boots To protect them from the snow

[@robertantrim1810]

The fir between their claws is long to help them be quiet when hunting it’s like stealth mode

[@Elishazee]

Mine has that

[@cynthiahill9882]

And hair under hair under hair😂

[@MiZzBee1]

I can't figure out if my kitten is a Maine Coon or a Norwegian Forest Cat!! 😫😫

[@riffdex]

My cat looks a lot like a Maine coon except she isn’t very large. Is it possible she’s a half Maine coon breed?

[@charredolive]

Depends on her age I guess, or maybe she was just the runt of the litter.

[@corv1d770]

Absolutely possible, females run smaller sometimes anyway even when pure bred. Mix breed Maine coons are often like a Miniature Maine coon in looks, and they aren't all giants.

[@kaydensceppe8877]

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[@bellaaron95]

All of the features we just took in a little kitten whom roamed up to my wife for almost a week straight to get food she’s very young and had her butt taped shut so whomever had her was torturing this poor animal

[@Shaz-gq7pv]

Omg this poor baby some horrible people around that have no business owning or being around any animals thankfully this little one has found a new family with you and I'm sure is loved and spoilt now your a good person for rescuing this little life

[@HavianEla]

The lack of lynx tips is what threw me off believing my Joey cat was a Maine coon, but it seems the most fitting breed to describe him! Edit: Oh yeah, the loyalty SOLD me. My baby’s braved his biggest fear - people - to get to me! I’d take a bullet for Joey, honestly.

[@findroots7151]

working in the veterinary field for nearly 20 years, I get so tired of people saying their "Domestic Long hair" is a Maine Coon.. believe me, if you have a Maine Coon, the breeder has done DNA testing, the ears have tufts, the eyes are close together, the muzzle is totally different and the cat is over 12lbs, and they likely have a microchip! There is NOTHING WRONG with having a magnificent long haired cat! I love them and have had many in my lifetime.. but please stop labeling your wonderful cat as a Maine Coon.. they have so many health issues, so if you don't want vets to highly recommend bloodwork, Echocardiograms, etc, just tell us the truth!

[@alishaparker315]

Mine died suddenly either heart related or aneurysm I miss my Shelby cat💔😭

[@julieeeee778]

Tom. Felton. Julie. Girlfriend

[@natashakingston8302]

My mainecoon is mixed with a tabby.