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Aug 03, 2026
Dog or Cat... Which Matters More?
Bringing a Maine Coon and a dog together can feel like a gamble.
Some become best friends almost immediately, while others need weeks - or even months - to learn to trust each other.
Most people assume success depends on finding the “right cat.”
In reality, the bigger factor is often the dog...
Jul 29, 2026
Why Some Colors Are Considered Rare
Certain colors like Black Smoke, Blue Smoke, and Black Silver Tabby often create a lot of excitement when they appear.
Part of that comes from availability. Some colors are simply seen less often, making them especially sought after by Maine Coon enthusiasts..
Jul 16, 2026
When To Meet the Kittens?
If you've been told you'll need to wait a few weeks before visiting your kitten, you might wonder why. After all, what's the harm in a quick visit?
Imagine a warm pile of sleeping babies tucked against their mother. Every couple of hours they're nursing, then falling asleep again in a heap...
Jul 16, 2026
Your Cat Calls From Another Room
Trilling from another room: Your cat wanders into another room, and a moment later comes a little trill, chirp, or questioning “mrrp?” It often sounds as though they’re calling for someone, and in many cases, they probably are.
Maine Coons are unusually social cats, and many seem to like keeping track of where their people are. Rather than coming to find you, they check in first...
Jul 16, 2026
How Do You Identify a Breed?
Not with certainty. A cat’s appearance can offer clues, but it can’t tell you where that cat came from.
Long fur, ear furnishings, a bushy tail, big paws, or an “M” on the forehead may remind you of a Maine Coon, but none of those features belong exclusively to the breed...
Jul 16, 2026
Is Keeping Cats Indoors Cruel?
The idea that it’s cruel to keep a cat indoors usually comes from genuine concern for the cat. Most people who feel this way aren’t criticizing cat owners.
They’re imagining how they would feel if they were never allowed to leave the house. Cats love to explore, climb, hunt, and watch the world around them, so it’s easy to assume they’d be happier with unlimited freedom...
Jul 13, 2026
When Kittens Look Different From Their Parents
We love seeing how colors show up in kittens, especially when the parents look nothing like them!
If you’re waiting on a kitten, it’s only natural to wonder which parent they’ll take after.
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Jul 10, 2026
Does Each Maine Coon Have a Signature Sound?
Most owners would say yes! A signature sound isn't just a cat's voice, it's their own way of talking.
It's the combination of the sounds they lean toward, the way they deliver them, and the sounds they seem to use most often.
A bubbly trill might become one cat's trademark greeting..
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Jul 09, 2026
Do Tuxedo Cats Really Have Different Personalities?
Did you know tuxedo cats have long carried a reputation for being especially confident and outgoing? Some even call them "dressed for success," as if the outfit comes with attitude included.
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Jul 08, 2026
Can You Help a Maine Coon Grow?
Many new owners also wonder if breeders have a “secret sauce” when it comes to raising those enormous Maine Coons you see in photos.
Is there a special food? A supplement? A particular ingredient?
Jul 07, 2026
Why Do Shelters Call Cats "Maine Coons"?
One of the questions we hear most often at MCCN comes from people who adopted from a shelter. They love their cat, but they want to know what the breed label really meant - and how accurate it was.Browse any shelter website long enough and you'll find it. A beautiful longhaired cat will be listed simply as:Breed: Maine Coon
Jul 01, 2026
Maine Coon Heart Disease (HCM): An Owner's Guide
Learn what HCM is, how responsible breeders screen for it, what symptoms to watch for, and what it really means for your Maine Coon.
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Jul 01, 2026
How Long Until Cats Get Along? A Real Timeline for Maine Coon Owners
Some cats are friends in two weeks. Others take most of a year. Here's an honest introduction timeline - and why Maine Coon households tend to move faster.
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Jun 27, 2026
What Makes a Great Maine Coon Name?
After more than a decade of collecting names from owners around the world, a few things have become clear. Maine Coon owners don't name their cats the way most people name cats.
What a list we've collected! Looking through it, a few things jump out that are genuinely interesting and specific to Maine Coons..
Jun 25, 2026
10 Things Maine Coon Breeders Wish Every Buyer Knew
If you're researching Maine Coon breeders, you've probably already noticed that this isn't quite like buying a puppy from the neighbor down the street.
It makes sense once you understand how responsible breeders actually operate. Here's what most of them wish every buyer already knew.
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Jun 25, 2026
"Why is My Maine Coon Always Hungry?"
They do like to eat! Maine Coons are big cats with big appetites, and for the most part that’s just who they are...
Jun 25, 2026
Pretending to Bury Food
“My two purebred Maine Coon cats both seem to be trying to bury their food (dry food in a bowl).
They paw at the floor all around it, like they’re trying to cover it up. Is this a trait?”
This is one of those habits that makes you stop and watch for a minute, isn’t it?
Jun 25, 2026
“What Do Hairballs Look Like?”
They look just like poops a lot of the time!
If you assume your cat has developed a litter box problem without actually confirming it, you could misread your cat entirely.
Jun 15, 2026
Maine Coon Becomes Aggressive During Brushing
"I am looking for some advice. We have a Maine Coon, Zeus. He is 3 years old and is not keen on being groomed... When we groom him he tolerates 5-10mins of brushing - this usually keeps on top of his back and tail and legs - after this he then tends to "swat" away the brush if we try brushing any further."
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Jun 13, 2026
Why Does My Maine Coon Follow Me Everywhere?
Bathroom escort. Shower supervisor. Kitchen assistant. If your Maine Coon follows you everywhere, here's what's actually going on.
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