Maine Coon

[catwoman]

A question out there for everyone ... what weight was the largest Maine Coon you ever had (or knew about?) My friends have a shelter kitty that we suspect is a Maine Coon ... they're curious how big he might get. Cat Fancier says males get 13-18 pounds, but I swear I've seen some that look bigger than that!

Anyone?

Thanks,
Dianne

[yorkster]

I think 13-18 lbs. is the average. I know someone that has a M. Coon that weighs 21 lbs. and it is not overweight, just a BIG kitty. I have a M. Coon kitten right now that is 8 months old and already weighs 12 lbs. They are big, gentle, affectionate cats. They are also smart and GOOFY at the same time! I love them!

[TheAntiPam]

My first furbaby is part MC and weighs in at a trim 16 lbs now that he's a senior cat. He was a pound kitty, and was a full adult male when I got him, weighing 19 lbs. I know there are differing opinions on whether early neutering makes a difference in adult size, but I'm sure this big boy had full advantage of his hormones to grow a wide chest and heavy strong legs. He's fixed now, and very healthy and happy to stay at home.

His heart is as big as the rest of him, and I can't imagine a better companion. When he walks across the room to greet me, I often wonder if the earth shakes Maine Coon cats are truly gentle giants!

[4 feline house]

Any of the large breed males can easily reach 20 lbs or more without being fat. Maine Coons, Manxes and Norwegian Forest Cats tend to be large. I have a part Manx that is 20 lbs, although 1 or 2 lbs of that is tubbs.

[catwoman]

Thanks everybody, you've kinda confirmed my suspicions. Fluff is about 16 pounds and still growing ...

He definitely has the MC personality ... he is a big, sweet, goofball with the tiniest meow you've ever heard!

Dianne

[Logan]

Mimi obviously only has the good looks of a Maine Coon cat, because she certainly doesn't have the weight! She is 12 years old and her top weight is 7 pounds, but her normal weight is more like 6 pounds.



My new friend, Karel, who recently adopted two feral kittens from my rescue friend, Pam, has Chi, who greatly resembles a Maine Coon, and at 5 1/2 months, he is already 12 pounds!! LOL!!

[yorkster]

Hey Logan, Mimi is sure a pretty kitty! If you have friend with a kitten who is 5 & 1/2 months, and already weighs 12 lbs, that is going to be some BIG cat!

[TheAntiPam]

This is yet another time when we should be glad that cats do not vary in size as much as dogs. Anyone for a 110 lb housecat?

[catwoman]

Hey AntiPam,

There's always a first ... I'll keep you posted ...

Dianne

[Ila]

Misty is female and weighs 14 pounds. She is very active and healthy. Doctor said her weight is good.

[wolflady]

Here's the little princess Misty for everyone to see

I just love that fur that grows between the toe pads on their feet!!

[catwoman]

Oh, Misty's lovely! (As are Mimi and Spencer's former foster.)

Fluff looks just like Misty, only a little bigger. He is about 1-1/2 years old (we think) ... but has shot up in height and weight significantly in the last few weeks. Seems like kind of a late growth spurt ... Fluff's owners are wondering if they will need to move to a bigger house soon. (LOL)

[ September 25, 2001: Message edited by: catwoman ]

[AmberLee]

Kind of a 'duh' question, but reading here makes me think my Olivia might be part Maine Coon. The photo of Misty could be Olivia or her missing-since-birth twin...

I just thought of her as generic brown tabby (an extraordinarily good looking brown tabby, you understand ). What are the breed indicators for M.C.? I thought it requires ear tufts, which Livvy doesn't really have. She does have adorable thick, long dark fur between her toes, she's rather heavy-set especially around the tummy area, has a very thick pelt, thick fur along the back of her thighs (I call it her pantalettes), she's sweetly goofy, and she looks like a racoon (or a gorgeous, fuzzy, striped bowling ball ) from the back. Her legs seem a little short for her body. Her lower chassis needs brushing to keep it from clumping up... Her vet tells me to put her on a diet. Although she climbs the cat tree and kitty condo easily, she can't get up on the cabinets, bookcases, or most of the furniture for some reason???

Could Livvy be part M.C.?

[libracats]

Here's a segment from a Maine Coon Site.

Maine Coon eyes are large and expressive. Their muzzle is usually square and box-like. Maine Coons have very friendly and playful temperments. They have a clown-like personality and affectionate nature: they seek out and enjoy the company of people. Their dispositions remain kittenish throughout their lives; they are big,gentle,good-natured goofs. Voices are often "tiny" with musical sounding trills and chirps, often sounding birdlike. Maine coons are usually talkative, intellegent, and may demand lots of attention. They are usually social and don't like to be left alone.
Heres the site http://mainecoonalliance.vjungle.com/rescue.htm http://wsphotofews.excite.com/032/tE/vG/t7/Jg36812.jpg Heres Bandit, My Maine Coon mix

[libracats]

How do you get the Pic to show up? I feel so stupid!!