I think the breed is very affable. However, I must put in a plug for cats in general...I think they get a less than deserved bad rap. I have 3 cats that cannot get enough of people...walking all over them, snuggling, etc. They aren't maine coons...but, are certainly WAY into people, a lot like dogs. In fact, one of them is very dog like with food...he will come out from anywhere, especially if we are sitting at the table, and beg.