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Hi! I adopted Oliver from a foster mom. She told me he was part mainecoon.
He has the layered fur around his neck, long tufts on his paws (so much where he slips on the tile when zooming), he has a long bushy tail, he is about 27 inches from nose to tail tip.
He enjoys getting into a tub of a few inches of water and wading around. He follows me around all day, is very good with my child, and mousing.
He chirps more than he meows. I have been quite obsessed with finding out his breed without the expensive DNA test, your feedback would be appreciated!
We took Tank in at about 5 weeks old. His feral mother was killed and her litter was left alone.
He was under 1 pound, starving, and feral. He now 5 months old and the most unusual cat I have ever had. Very strong hunting instincts, plays fetch, wears a harness, walks on a leash, goes on car rides, makes odd chirp noises, loves our dogs, and is social.
He also plays aggressively! Almost like he doesn't know boundaries, play bites can get rough.
But he's also extremely loving and drapes himself on us. His fur is very downy and soft.
This is Ris (Bobcat), found only a month old. He had some hair on his ears when he was smaller, but he also has microsporosis (and a lot of other issues).
He doesn't meow and before the brain damage, was the cuddliest, most gentle, so easy to deal with. He is 6 months old but I can't judge his size. Semi long hair, black paws and a yellow belly.
Beautiful
by: Sherry
This cat although beautiful is a Nebelung not a Maine Coon. It does have some mc in the breeding and most Nebelungs out there a natural and not pedigree. They have a lot of same temperaments. Look them up. Kitty even has the heart shaped grey nose.
He does have some features which are correct, shape of ears, distance between them, paws, (does he have an extra digit so he can pick things up and throw them? Does he have tufts between his digits?)
His hair is rather short but some kittens go through a stage of losing their fluff about now but it comes back in very full, one of mine needed fresh food for additional nutrients, during this growth phase. I would bet on a coon grandparent.
I ask where as I adopted 2 kittens a few weeks old, from the Avery County HS, which is near Blowing Rock NC. I had no idea what a MC was. But after several people thought they were MCs , I consulted a breeder, who said they definitely were. You can get a DNA test for $75.
A good idea to identify any breed specific issues. I have 2 awesome 100 percent MCs, weighing in at 26 pounds. I was truly blessed to find them accidentally as this breed has such unique personalities.
The important thing is that you love him, not if he is "a thoroughbred ". You are to be applauded for asking, so that you will know what to expect, and any special needs. Peace and blessings to you both!
We adopted a Medium Large Cat from a shelter. The paperwork said Maine Coon. We aren't so sure. I think it looks more like a Siberian Forest Cat.
She is about 16 pounds. Her tail is not as long as her body. She has round eyes. What do you think?
We did order a DNA kit just to know. Not that it matters because we are not giving her up.
I love how Maine Coons just give you "that look"!!
This beautiful cat is mainly Maine Coon - the ear tufts, heavier front leg bone structure and the mouth - MC cats have a distinctive "poofy " muzzle where Norwegian Forest Fir has a much more triangular shape. Love her coat - just a gorgeous cat!!
We got Sweetie on the 16th October 2022 from her previous owner. She said sweetie is a pure breed Maine coon but because her face is very triangular, we are wondering if she is a mix, or if she is not a Maine coon at all. I would really appreciate if I could have some advice.
They all might have one, two, or 3 features that are common with a Maine Coon but that doesn't mean that they are a mix. Look at the Norwegian Forest Cat -They look Like a Maine Coon but smaller.
you can find/see a lot of cats that have some of those looks but they are just a mix breed and that's O K. Over my 70 plus years I always had a cat & multiple cats and none of them were a purebred.
The rectangular body and placement of the ears is a dead giveaway. I have seen cats that looked to be MC mixes, though, and they are very beautiful as well. All cats are precious in my eyes, especially the Maine Coons!
Rascal is 5 months old super soft double coat long whiskers and ear hairs.
Long fluffy tail. Has a lot of the traits of a MC too. The lady we got him from said his visiting dad at her home is a Maine Coon.
Trills ... rarely meows... very playful and loving. Purrs at a drop of a hat. Follows me like a dog. So what do you think?
This sweet girl was adopted from a local neighbor who rescued Mom when she was pregnant from living outdoors.
She loves to talk and our local vet was the one who suggested she may be part Maine Coon. She also has extremely soft fur & a very fluffy tail. What do you think?
Sylvester was found in a kill shelter. We don't know his birthdate but we assume him to be 12 weeks old based on the shelter and fosters records.
He was neutered and had up to date vaccines. He's got the distinctive coat and ears, and as I've researched the breed, he has every tendency!
Loves water, loves to chase things on the ground and can't really jump too well, absolutely wants to be in our business and shows us more love than we could have ever asked for!
We go to the vet next week and will likely receive clarity, but figured I would post my little guy!
I adopted my cat in the spring of this year directly from his previous owner. The previous owner said that she believed that he was probably part Maine coon due to his behavior.
Reading more about Maine Coons here in regards to appearance, I began to think she might be right especially with the small details that were true to him such as the tufts of fur that grow between his toes like crazy.
Of course I'm still like maybe, maybe not, which is why I'm putting these pictures here.
Hi everyone! I think my stray might be a Maine Coon mix!
I'm Alice, and my beautiful cat is named Alessio. A friend of mine found him and I adopted him. He's so different from any of the various cats my family has!
He's super loving and loves laying with his belly up. We call him the protagonist, cause he needs to be present in everything that happens. Such a loyal partner, he comes to any adventures, loving to be in the bathroom when I shower and play with the water on the sink when I brush my teeth.
Alessio also shows a lot of love, kissing our hands and being at the door greeting us when we come home. He dislikes being alone and complain that missed us, and needs a cuddle time immidiately when I arrive home.
He's now 8 months and 3,8 kg (8,38 lb), recently castrated and still growing! He loves to hunt and have made victims around the yard, eating two baby birds whole, nothing left X-X we got sad at those occasions but he was the happiest creature on the planet, running around in a playful excitement.
He's very curious and loves to interact with everything. Plays a lot of soccer around the house with everything that rolls. He has double coat gray and white fur, with long fur on the tail and slightly wavy on the belly.
Oh, and the best part: his beautiful hair behind his ears! The tuft of fur is long and silky! I wish mine was that soft!
Thanks for your attention! I hope to hear your opinion!
I've been wondering for awhile now if my girl has Maine Coon in her.
She is 15 lbs and will turn 1 in September. She's a beautiful medium hair tortie with large round golden eyes.I adopted her from a local Aspca and they didn't give me any info on her breed.
Got him animal shelter when he 10 weeks and he was a bigger than normal kitten. He has large paws and when winter started he got more fluffy around the neck and ears, and more fluffy on his tail, stomach and very long rectangular body and he very gentle friendly cat
Samarah is a very active cat, she loves to run, jump and play fight with her sister Milan. Samarah is two months younger than Milan and is almost double her size! Although Samarah can be aggressive at times, she is also very gentle and loves to cuddle.
We adopted Leif from a rescue two years ago when he was 9 months old. The rescue had him listed as a main coon but said he could be Norwegian forest cat when I met him.
He is not as big as a main coon but still has a long body, long fur on his underside and he is a special cat! Very loving, he likes to be with us.
I've used a Cat Scanner app to see what breed he is and it comes back as about 90-99% main coon depending on the picture but I'm thinking he's at least a mix because he's not quite as large and doesn't have the ear points.
I've always thought his face shape was unique. It seems very triangular, not sure if that fits with being a main coon mix! What do you guys think?
This is Ralph. He likes to hold conversations with humans and follow us around like a puppy.
He is huge (25+ lbs) and has a very unique personality. Nobody is a stranger to him and took to living with us very quickly.
We cannot believe anyone put him out of their house in swelteringly hot southeastern Louisiana.
Of course he closed the entrance to the staircase down to the garden and the street. Of course my owner is always keeping a watchful eye on me, because he loves me, and he is my protector. I will post a picture of me, as soon as I find out how to do it! For now until next time!