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Compare Maine Coon
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Size and coat
- Size
- Maine CoonLarge
- Typical adult weight
- Maine Coon4.8–8.2 kg
- Coat
- Maine CoonSemi-long coat
- Typical lifespan
- Maine Coon9–15 years
Activity and care
- Activity
- Maine CoonLively and playful
- Grooming
- Maine CoonAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Maine CoonTends to shed a lot
- Vocal
- Maine CoonTalks sometimes
Home life
- Indoors and outdoors
- Maine CoonUsually happier with access outdoors
- Time alone
- Maine CoonOften copes well alone during the day
- Owner experience
- Maine CoonOften suits first-time cat owners
Living with others
- Children
- Maine CoonOften good with children, with supervision
- Other cats
- Maine CoonUsually enjoys the company of other cats
- Living with dogs
- Maine CoonOften gets on with a cat-friendly dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual cat. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the cat you are considering.