have you ever owned a maine coon? what can you tell me about their personalities?

Question

we are picking up a 9 month old maine coon kitten from a shelter
2-12-07. what can you tell me about their personality traits, i checked at www.cfa.com, but they did not give enough info for me. are they protective of owners, loving pets,smart,mischevious,etc.
thank-you

Answer 1

Sir Oliver of Nobleboro (Maine) owned everything on site. However, he could turn into a kitten in a nose twitch. He never bullied other cats. He just ignored them or stared at them until they looked behind themselves to make sure they weren't going to be attacked from behind--at which point he would turn his back to them and strut away. Nevertheless, he had his foibles. He would run out into a rain storm then come back into the house soaked and squeegee himself by going between someones legs.

He was Grey and black, had a tail nearly as long and big as his body, and could snap a grackle right out of the sky if it came into his yard.

If you haven't noticed by now...He was a big part of our life in many ways..

Answer 2

Maine Coons should be very friendly and affectionate. But are independent too. They LOVE attention from their owners. I will not own any other cat but a Maine Coon.

Answer 3

I have a 1 and a 1/2 year old Maine co­on boy cat. Usually they grow to be large cats but mine is actually small. They don't need much grooming. They take good care of themselves. Mine has never yet been sick. Mine is very whinny and likes to cry allot.
Mine doesn't really like to be held but enjoys just sitting on you.
He is very lovable and has never hurt anybody but when you play with him it does get a little carried away and bites hard, yet not intentionally. He is the best cat I have ever had.

Answer 4

Maine Coons develop slowly, and don't achieve their full size until they are three to five years old. Their dispositions remain kittenish throughout their lives; they are big, gentle, good-natured goofs. Even their voices set them apart from other cats; they have a distinctive, chirping trill which they use for everything from courting to cajoling their people into playing with them. (Maine Coons love to play, and many will joyfully retrieve small items.) They rarely meow, and when they do, that soft, tiny voice doesn't fit their size!

Temperament
While Maine Coons are highly people-oriented cats, they are not overly-dependent. They do not constantly pester you for attention, but prefer to "hang out" with their owners, investigating whatever activity you're involved in and "helping" when they can. They are not, as a general rule, known as "lap cats" but as with any personality trait there are a few Maine Coons that prefer laps. Most Maine Coons will stay close by, probably occupying the chair next to yours instead. Maines will follow you from room to room and wait outside a closed door for you to emerge. A Maine Coon will be your companion, your buddy, your pal, but hardly ever your baby.

Maine Coons are relaxed and easy-going in just about everything they do. The males tend to be the clowns while the females retain more dignity, but both remain playful throughout their lives. They generally get along well with kids and dogs, as well as other cats. They are not as vertically-oriented as some other breeds, prefering to chase objects on the ground and grasping them in their large paws -- no doubt instincts developed as professional mousers. Many Maine Coons will play "fetch" with their owners.

Answer 5

I had a Coon Cat years ago. He was a lot of fun. As a kitten he was full of mischief. We named him Monkey, cause he was always into things and climbing around. He used to race around and around the living room rug. When he got older he was much more mature and stately. Big, fluffy and very affectionate. He was and indoor/outdoor kitty and loved to hunt. He was shot by trappers down by the river and survived it. He lived to about 8 and just dissappeared. I think a fisher got him.

Answer 6

They are the best cats you can find, in my opinion anyways...

I really cant think of any breed specific traits though. I usually find that cats' personalities differ from individual to individual, not depending on breed.

All the descriptions people are giving on this page seem like they could be said about the species more than just the breed. They are describing cats, not a specific breed of cat...

Answer 7

Growing up I had an orange maine coon. He was a lover. He would purr and purr. He rolled around our feet and slept in bed with us. He even sounded like he was trying to talk with his meows. He also ate everything. Fruit rollups and grapes and chocolate. He was so sweet. He is still my favorite cat of all our cats growing up.

Answer 8

they have the best personalities, they are so independant but always want to be with you. Basically they can take care of themselves and want too, but they just want to be with you

Answer 9

This breed is very laid back, sweet, and very intelligent. They definately love attention.

check out this website: http://www.verismocat.com/htmscripts/origins.htm

Answer 10

I've never owned one, but I hear they are affectionate, with nice dispositions.