The Maine Coon is thought to be a descendant of the domestic cats that were the first to arrive in North America. The Maine Coon is known for their size boasting the largest breed in the domestic cat domain they are slow to mature taking around 4-5 years. They come in variety of colours some of these include black, silver, red, blue, white in either tabby or solid pattern with the allowance of any eye colour.

The Maine Coon is a very loyal companion and has a very unique personality with unlimited love and affection for their owners especially children which they adore. They are curious smart and clever and very easy to train. They will learn tricks including fetching, shake hand and walking on a harness their feet are used like we us our hands for every thing they do including eating and playing.

They are great with other animals this would include the family dog if raised together. They love to stand by their owners when visitors are around and can be aloof until trust is established with strangers but this doesn't mean they wont show off and be the entertainment at dinner time.

Maine Coons love to be with the family but if left alone will occupy themselves with out being destructive so the furniture you love is safe. When the owners return a Maine Coon will greet you with plenty of chirping which is what they are known to do more so than a meow. They have their little behaviour quirks some being there resemblance to a dogs nature and loyalty they can never just drink from a bowl with out testing the temperature with there feet or walk away from food unless it has to be buried and finding a sink or bath full of water is just too hard to resist.

The ideal Maine Coon is a strong, healthy cat fun loving no questions asked gentle giant of the feline world that will delight and entertain you and be very much a part of the family home. If you are lucky enough to be owned by more then one Maine Coon they are content to play, sleep and eat together in harmony and the mix of personalities is entertainment plus every minute of the day.