5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get a Maine Coon Cat

In this video, we will talk about 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Get a Maine Coon Cat.

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To Be Clear: The Maine Coon Cat is a big, lovable, and intelligent breed of cat that originates from the state of Maine in the United States. It is among one of the oldest breeds of cats to exist today. The origin of this cat is still not entirely clear; however, it is believed that this breed came from a natural mutation. They are massive cats with long, flowing fur similar to that of an Angora rabbit. They are also known to be friendly, with a sociable temperament and excellent hunting skills.
Maine Coons are intelligent cats that are very curious about the world around them. These felines are known for their patience with children, even though they can be a little bit aloof at times because they are so large. Maine Coon Cats are also characterized by their loud purring, which lets everyone know when they're happy! Even with all this, this cat breed is not for everyone.
In this video, we will talk about 5 reasons why you shouldn’t get a Maine Coon Cat, and why they may not be the right cat breed for you.

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[ginnymurray]

It's too bad that some people take the video wrong. You are just giving a heads up on what might be a problem for some. Things that people may not be aware of. Better to know ahead of time then find out later and have to surrender the kitty. My MC found me. She was a tiny kitten that found shelter under a tarp in my back yard. We heard her little meows. I fell in love at first sight. We have 3 other adult rescues and a very small house but we manage and have lots of fun. Gracie Gray is my baby.

[KnitzyKitzy]

Once you have a Maine coon in your life you will never be able to imagine life without them. We have just brought home a Maine coon kitten after losing our boy at 13 to cancer 6 months ago. It broke our hearts as he was the most sweet, playful, affection and clever little man. Our kitten is now mending our hearts and is a member of our family already.

[lucyb]

Well, I DID get a Maine Coon cat and it was the smartest most wonderful cat I have ever had out of 15. Just beautiful and loving and high functioning. We still use her name for many remembrances just because we were so attached to her. She lived to be 23 years of age.

[leosunrising]

My gorgeous boy was a small fee at the shelter where I found him. I thank God everyday for putting us together. He is solid black and I was told probably not too adoptable. Oh sooo wrong! High maintenance, yes, but he is the highlight of my days and I’ve got the time to spoil him well. When we walk outside, people stop to take pictures! He is my best friend, weighs 23 lbs, and has many talents being so smart. He can be a handful but that’s my pride and joy ! Best decision EVER!

[alliet]

I have a Maine coon and yes, they require attention every day, but it’s well worth it, he’s the most affectionate cat I have ever had, very intelligent and yes, a gentle giant ♥️

[joanbreva]

My Maine Coon was a rescue someone had tossed out. It took her a long time to "like" me, but I am so very happy to have this cat now. She likes kids, loves our backyard (and never leaves even without a fence all the way around) and is so affectionate. I would have another in a heartbeat.

[pamelagriffin]

I found my MC baby on the side of a busy road on a Friday afternoon around 5pm. Semis and cars were everywhere and a very sweet gentleman stopped to helped me grab her. Then we took her a block down the road to a vet. I got the wonderful news that she was healthy, 8 weeks and just what I had been wanting: an MC female kitten. It was the first time I have ever rescued an animal and I was over the moon. I named her Angel and she is everything to me. I love her so much. Oh, she's 4 1/2 yrs old now and floofy as ever.❤

[paulawright]

I'm on my second Maine Coon. Both were adult rescues and absolutely delightful! Never had a problem with either of them. They are fun and funny and affectionate ... more like a dog, but without daily walks! And when I brought home an older calico rescue, he was immediately protective of her, almost as if he could sense that she was very sad and needed a friend.

[tanyachavis]

Maine Coon cats are the best in the world. Sure they need special care. ALL animals do. Don’t let this video stop you from caring for one. Jiff is my second one. My first one lived a long time. To me they’re the most affectionate, human like, lovable and easy to care for cats ever. They TELL you what they need. Most of all it’s love. If you can’t love any animal you shouldn’t have one.

[ohthehorror]

We recently acquired a main coon cross breed. He just showed up in our yard one day and decided to stay. Yes we did look for an owner. Though he clearly was not used to people, he really wanted attention. At the moment he is sleeping at the end of the bed having decided living in a warm house is kind of nice. He must be about 15 months old, and after we started feeding him, he doubled in size. Everything mentioned in this video sounds exactly like our boy. I think he must weigh closer to 25 lbs and eats a lot, he’s not fat. Just a really big guy. Excellent mouser. We adore him.

[corriehanson]

Our boy Freeway lived to be 17. He played with us all the way to his sad goodbye. Sweetest boy ever and truly missed.

[janebryant]

I can’t imagine life without Maine Coons in it! Mad, playful, affectionate and totally wonderful.

[lisagulick]

The initial cost of a Maine Coon can be offset by getting one from a breed-specific rescue organization. Also, the "small space" and "needs activities" problems can be solved by providing vertical spaces for them, such as ramps, carpeted shelves, and floor-to-ceiling cat trees (yes, trees plural). This also allows the cat to have some private space even while being in the same room with you.
And while they do need frequent grooming, their fur doesn't mat up nearly as badly as a Persian or Angora's fur does, because MC's have more of a smooth outer coat than those other long-haired breeds. But daily brushing is the best way to prevent hairballs!
My guy is a mix that I rescued as a kitten. He's 12 now, and I couldn't ask for a better companion. He's so smart that he's more like a room mate than a pet!

[mariadeschepper]

It's not true I had a Beautyful Maine coon and for us there is no better cat than the Maine coon, they deserves all you're love and care, the Maine coon is the most gorgeous and beautyful cat with an golden character

[Y_.R]

I had my beautiful MC for 19 wonderful years. Smart doesn’t begin to describe how intelligent these cats are. Though it made her really fun to play with, it was a double-edged sword. On weekends when I would try to sleep in, she’d sit on my dresser and knock something off. I’d open my eyes and tell her to let me sleep. While keeping eye contact, she’d knock something else off. Never breaking her stare she’d walk to the next item and knock things off one at a time until I got up. The flip side? On weekdays when I had to go to work leaving her alone in the apartment, she’d turn off the snooze alarm. She could figure out every new clock in under a week. No kidding. Through much trial and error, I finally made a cage for the alarm clock that I could stick a finger in to hit the snooze button, but she couldn’t get her paw in. She was such a loving cat! But be prepared if you are going to get one. They demand your attention....and they won’t stop until they get it!

[Mainecoonlady.]

I don’t agree at all…. For the last 25 years I have had one or more MCs in my home. 1. If you start grooming at young age, brushing can be bonding time. They drop their coat twice a year and if they get clumps, my vet and or groomer have the correct tools to take care. They spend lots of time grooming themselves so hairball control is essential. 2. My cat can live in a huge home or one room. They live on love and if you spend optimum time with them, they are very adaptable. 3. They love their battery operated red dot 🔴 toy. Just set it on the table and it runs in 20 minute intervals. Mostly they need cuddles. Long feather toys are much fun. 4. Lonely? MC are like potato chips. Can’t have just one. Some prefer my company, some prefer a sibling. My girls and their rescue siblings share my home nicely. But I find they all crave humans, the most. My girls live to love me. The others learn how to be good companions from my MCs. 5. I sort of agree with you! But not completely. Yes they can be expensive and you must research the best breeders. My last purchase was $1200 each but now, due to popularity the price is more than double. They free feed as kittens and get 1/3 cup of good quality food twice a day. It’s not a lot of food but good food is debatable. I don’t do raw and I don’t do all protein. They need fiber too. Balance is key. Once a year check up at vet, twice for seniors. Expensive? To buy initially, maybe. But really the rest can be said for any cat breed. Or dog breed for that matter. Any cat/dog can need vet care, special sensitive tummy foods, good grooming, playtime, toys and exercise.

But until your MaineCoon jumps into your arms, purring, nibbling at fingers and giving kitty kisses, you will not understand the what being a Mainecoonlady really means!

[janicem]

I had a Maine coon who was my very best animal friend. His love and protection of our family brought me to tears on more than one occasion. He would come when called, he came to me when he was upset or hurt. He was an amazing cat in so many ways. He would not let me groom his belly and I had to take him to the vet, who has use anesthesia which got more dangerous as he aged. He was huge and when I held him up to my face his tail touched the ground. I am only 4’10. He died about 20 years ago and I still miss him often.

[scottkirby]

Buy? BUY? No. Rescue cats only. My ex-wife rescued a kitten off the street a few years ago and it became obvious within a year that what we have is a Maine Coon. She's a gorgeous and friendly cat and I'm very glad my ex rescued her.

[miloislame]

Mine is a very independent sweetheart. He loves the whole family unconditionally. He’s very good at grooming himself and leaves minimal work for me in that department. He also knows our schedule, so he is very good at asking for his fill of attention when we’re available to do so. He also does his best to get along with every animal in the house. We have no issue giving him attention because he’s literally the sweetest thing ever. I would not trade my baby for the world. Anyone watching this video, please take it with a grain of salt. Getting our Maine cook was the best thing my family has done

[mattwietlispach]

I adopted a young Maine Coon from the county shelter not knowing anything about Maine Coons. When he grew, the fur on his tail "exploded" and he quickly grew larger and larger. He did things that no other cat I ever had. He liked to sit on the countertop above the running dishwasher because it was warm. A few months went by and I noticed my dishwasher was apparently malfunctioning. It was activating on its own and I figured it was a logic board failure that would spontaneously cause the appliance to start. Then I caught my Maine coon massaging the buttons on the sloped front control panel. He did this until the dishwasher turned on. He looked as me, then laid right back down on the countertop. This had to be a random coincidence as it would require him to have learned how to activate the dishwasher. I immediately taped a piece of cardboard over the control panel and the random washing cycles stopped. He had learned, probably by accident, that when he would jump from the countertop and use the sloped panel as a leap point since he was so big and tried to minimize his jump. He must have figured out over time that the panel turned on the nice heat producer under the countertop. Cats just don't do this kind of thing. When I let him outside, he would calmly walk up to small dogs with no fear or hesitation, smell them, than walk back to wherever I was sitting. He would leap the neighbor's fence and play with their dog. When both the cat and dog were tired, they sat side-by-side on their rear porch. Cat's don't do this kind of thing. He also came to me when I would call to him like a dog. I offered no "treats" to train him to do that. Wherever I am, he's in the same room. He has the largest vocabulary of sounds than any other cat I owned. If I accidentally trip over him, or step on his tail, he'll yell but instantly forgive me and turn right around when I'd call to him. This, and so many other things he does, makes this breed absolutely unique. I had to look up Maine Coons on Wikipedia and after reading about them, I realized this cat is capable of things normally not associated with cats. A gentle giant, for sure. But he does need a lot of room and a lot of attention. But I have to use a dog brush to groom him because his hair is so long. But even if I don't brush him, he never gets matted-down or tangled clumps of hair. If you want the unexpected, and the best most loyal cat in the world, there is no other brred to compete with a Maine Coon. I would expect the dishwasher incident to be disbelieved as it required several steps to accomplish. I would not believe it. But then I saw it. Absolutely incredible creatures! Just give them room, and a lot of attention, and you both will be fine.