Top 10 Maine Coon Traits

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The Maine Coon voice is famous! It's a major aspect of their interactive nature.

First there is the trill. When she's resting and you touch her, she might raise her head and give you a little trill.

Or perhaps he rounds the corner into the room you are in and greets you with a trill.

The trill is a sweet, happy combination of a chirp and meow. You know it when you hear it.

And boy do these cats talk! Ask them about their day, and they will tell you! If the food dish is a little low, if they want to greet you or go in a certain room, they will come get you and tell you all about it.

Isaac, showing off his luscious belly

Oh yes, they love to show off that big, fluffy belly! And not just show it, but many Coonies particularly enjoy a belly-rub too.

Unlike most felines, who instinctually protect their underside, these guys really like being touched everywhere, even the tummy. They are so confident, and secure. Such exhibitionists!

Conner wants the faucet on!

Only a few cat breeds actually like water, and this is one of them! Does your Maine Coon love running water from a fountain or faucet?

Maybe even get in the tub or shower, and not mind getting wet? This is such a neat and unusual feline characteristic.

It can even become a challenging one, if your Coonie takes to scooping, dumping or playing in his or her water dish!

Shayna is such good company

These are definitely the lovers of the cat world. It's hard to put into words just how affectionate a Maine Coon is.

Nearly all Maine Coons are either lap cats or snuggle-up-close cats. They want to be touched, talked to, and they love that physical connection.

You can always expect purring, deep gazes, trusting expressions of devotion.

Hera is right in the middle of the action

You are never without a companion! Wherever you are, so is he. This is definitely a Maine Coon trait.

They are not the independent type. Rather, a Coonie is a buddy, sidekick, pal, companion.

Are you always tripping over your furry pal? Racing down the stairs together?

Do everything as a team? Does he have to follow you into the bathroom, and sit on your keypad? Yes that's a Maine Coon for you! Right in the middle of everything!

Zephyr, just chillin'

What's a happy cat? They purr at the drop of a hat (or should I say, barely a touch). No grumpy-cat syndrome here.

No matter where they are, whether it's sunbathing in a window, grooming a fellow pet, getting in some lap time, or snoring the day away, they have one thing in common - Life is good!

Ozzy is so relaxed

There's a reason they are well-known as Gentle Giants! This is such a general description, but it's really true. There is not a mean bone in their body.

Maine Coon cats are not aggressive or territorial or touchy in any way. For families with children or other pets, this gentle quality is so important! It really is at the heart of the Maine temperament.

Sassy is on her way!

Have you ever noticed that you can call your Maine Coon and he will (usually) come from wherever in the house he was? Even sleeping!

It really is amazing, considering even dogs require some form of formal training to reliably come when called.

But a Maine Coon does it because he loves to please you, interact with you, and socialize with you.

He might even be talking and meowing as he trots to you.