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Welcome to the original Maine Coon website! This is where we post new information, updates, featured articles and of course, featured Coonies! It's almost like a blog. Come what's new since your last visit.
Sep 16, 2025
Kitten Play Fighting: When Is It Too Rough?
In today’s new post, Judith asks why her young Maine Coon keeps jumping on her older cat without pause. We talk about what’s normal when it comes to kitten play fighting, how to tell it apart from aggression, and when it’s time to step in.
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Aug 30, 2025
Silver Maine Coon Cat: Photos, Patterns, and Personality
Silver Maine Coon Cats have a way of turning heads. Their coats shimmer in the light, showing off bold tabby markings or a frosted haze that makes them look almost magical.
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Aug 30, 2025
Young Maine Coon With ACL Tear Needs Surgery
On this new page, Lisa from Troy, NC asks about her young Maine Coon who suffered a cat ACL tear and was quoted over $6,000 for TPLO surgery. She’s wondering if healing without surgery is possible, and looking for advice from the community.
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Aug 29, 2025
Maine Coon Blue Eyes: Rare Trait, Genetics & Price Factor
Maine Coons with blue eyes are unusual and striking. Learn when kittens’ eyes shift shades, why some remain blue, and how coat color plays a role.
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Aug 28, 2025
Mini Maine Coon Cat: Is There a Smaller Version of This Breed?
The idea of taking something known for its size and creating a smaller variation is familiar to us, so it makes sense to wonder about a mini Maine Coon cat.
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Aug 26, 2025
Orange Maine Coon Cat Color (a.k.a. Red Tabbies!)
In the world of official cat colors, an orange Maine Coon cat or kitten is actually called a Red Tabby! See photos and learn about ginger genetics, too!
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Aug 25, 2025
Maine Coon Look Alike or Mix? How to Tell Them Apart
What is a Maine Coon look alike? Some cats have that big, fluffy, lion-like look that makes people stop and wonder if they've just met a Maine Coon.
The truth is, not every kitty with that presence is a purebred - but that doesn't make them any less special.
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Aug 24, 2025
Are Maine Coons Good Barn Cats or Better as Family Pets?
Want a Maine Coon barn cat? These big, hardy and resourceful felines are often excellent mousers. But are they fit for an outdoor homestead life?
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Aug 24, 2025
Old Man Cat Names: Mega List of Grandpa-Style Vintage Picks
Old man cat names are awesome! This mega list of 800+ vintage names offers quirky, classic, and timeless ideas from Gilbert to Walter- plus community examples!
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Aug 19, 2025
Cats on Car Rides: Maine Coon Edition
Not all cats see car rides the same way - and Maine Coons often break the mold. Some yowl the whole way, others nap peacefully, and a few even seem to enjoy the adventure! In this post, we explore why most cats dislike car rides, why Coonies can be different, and how to make travel less stressful. Plus, real stories from our community of owners.
Aug 19, 2025
6 Month Old Maine Coon Kitten Album
From Moxie and Cali’s mischievous antics to Teddy’s growing 13-pound frame, this album shares these young Coonies exploring, bonding, and showing off their unique personalities.
No filters, no AI and no stock photos here!
Just real kittens, real homes, and real moments from owners showing life with their six month old Maine Coons!
Aug 16, 2025
Maine Coon Cat Love Bites: Meaning, Reasons, & What to Do
Why do cats give love bites? These gentle nips can mean ‘enough petting’ or ‘don’t stop!’ Here’s how to tell the difference - and what to do.
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Aug 16, 2025
Highlights from 2016: Maine Coon Edition
Our favorite Maine Coon moments from 2016! Adorable kittens, stunning adults, and community favorites all in one album.
Aug 16, 2025
Gabriel's Tribute Page
Jenny shares: "My beloved Gabriel is almost 15, and he topped off at 23lbs. You all have coonies, you know their personalities - they follow their humans around the house .."
Aug 11, 2025
What Really is the Gray Maine Coon Color?
If you've ever spotted a Maine Coon with a stunning gray coat, you might wonder what the official name for that shade is.
Here's the twist: on the Maine Coon color chart, "gray" doesn't actually exist as a recognized term.
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Aug 10, 2025
What Are Two Maine Coon Cats Like?
This breed is known for their friendly and social nature, so when you have two, you’re doubling the love, playfulness, and personality. In this album, we’re celebrating the beauty of pairs!
Aug 09, 2025
Maine Coon Chirp: The Unique Sound Coonies Make
New today: If you’ve ever been "spoken to" by a Maine Coon, chances are you’ve heard the chirp - that light, chirpy sound that falls somewhere between a meow and a trill.
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Aug 04, 2025
Why Do Cats Need Taurine?
Have you ever wondered why taurine is such a big deal in feline diets - or what to do if you can't find it in supplement form?
Whether you're feeding raw, mixing wet and dry, or just trying to do what's best for a growing Maine Coon, today's post is all about taurine!
Jul 21, 2025
Meet Frankie and Snickers!
New in our Album of Mixes and Maybes today: adorable Frankie and Snickers!
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