Oliver 22,442 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I am considering getting a Maine coon cat and I just wanted to see if anyone could share their experiences with the breed... like is it considered a lap cat? anything you noticed with this breed that you didn't with others?? I have a bengal cat and hes too hyper active.. I can never have him just sit there and let me pet him :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolatemilk 293 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I do. She is hateful. She is very antisocial. She only loves me, and does not take to others at all. The closest anyone has gotten to her besides myself is a few strokes before she hissed and took off in a fright. They are prone to choosing only one person to love and accept, and even with that person have a sensitive side. I love her. Others to do not. We accept each other and reject others, so we work well together. What you seek from adopting one, is what will decide if a Maine Coon is right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Miku 155 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 They usually aren't lap cats. Maine Coons have their own mind. They will do what they want to do. But just like any animal, every cat has its own personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny 5,676 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 me! but actually he's a mix but anyway, i love him best cat i ever had. he's so tolerant, lets me snuggle him and stuff unlike my other cats. though i don't know how much that has to do with his breed, maybe because he's a neutered male? idk but maine coons are so beautiful anyway~ She only loves me, and does not take to others at all. The closest anyone has gotten to her besides myself is a few strokes before she hissed and took off in a fright. They are prone to choosing only one person to love and accept, and even with that person have a sensitive side. this is so true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver 22,442 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 I do. She is hateful. She is very antisocial. She only loves me, and does not take to others at all. The closest anyone has gotten to her besides myself is a few strokes before she hissed and took off in a fright. They are prone to choosing only one person to love and accept, and even with that person have a sensitive side. I love her. Others to do not. We accept each other and reject others, so we work well together. What you seek from adopting one, is what will decide if a Maine Coon is right for you. honestly the main reason why I even started considering a Maine coon is because we have a bengal cat and hes pretty aggressive.. he bites alot and it hurts.. so I wanted to get him a companion that is capable of fighting back .... and Maine coons are pretty strong from what I've read lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolatemilk 293 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 honestly the main reason why I even started considering a Maine coon is because we have a bengal cat and hes pretty aggressive.. he bites alot and it hurts.. so I wanted to get him a companion that is capable of fighting back .... and Maine coons are pretty strong from what I've read lol.. Yes, if that was the original goal, a Maine Coon is a proper choice. My Maine Coon is quite vicious and powerful. She is a great hunter. She always brings me 'gifts' which are dead animals she catches, as small as rats and as large as grown rabbits. It can be unpleasant. We have another cat. A tabby. He is very playful, and she fights him well. Maine Coon would be a good choice for a bengal cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver 22,442 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yes, if that was the original goal, a Maine Coon is a proper choice. My Maine Coon is quite vicious and powerful. She is a great hunter. She always brings me 'gifts' which are dead animals she catches, as small as rats and as large as grown rabbits. It can be unpleasant. We have another cat. A tabby. He is very playful, and she fights him well. Maine Coon would be a good choice for a bengal cat. thanks! Do you think its better to have a female maine coon or male.. my bengal is a male and hes a rescue.. I've had him since he was 2 weeks old.. I had to bottle feed him and everything like a new born baby >_< hes also a bit big for his age.. what do you think>/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlette007 5,232 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Maine Coons are very independent but also affectionate. I volunteer as a coordinator at a feline rescue. Some of the most affectionate cats are ginger/red and tabby cats. Though I found regular rescue cats to be pretty loving. My cow cats (B&W) are 100% lap cats. If you are going for a breed than Russian Blues have a good rep for affectionate/docile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolatemilk 293 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 thanks! Do you think its better to have a female maine coon or male.. my bengal is a male and hes a rescue.. I've had him since he was 2 weeks old.. I had to bottle feed him and everything like a new born baby >_< hes also a bit big for his age.. what do you think>/ My tabby is male, also a rescued cat, while my Maine Coon is a female who was born from our previous cat who has now died. I think a female would be best. Male Maine coons are friendlier and bigger, but not as vicious in my experience (we had a male Maine Coon from a previous litter who we adopted out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver 22,442 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 My tabby is male, also a rescued cat, while my Maine Coon is a female who was born from our previous cat who has now died. I think a female would be best. Male Maine coons are friendlier and bigger, but not as vicious in my experience (we had a male Maine Coon from a previous litter who we adopted out). I think I'm gonna go with a female too... I didn't want a huge difference in size anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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