About Maine Coons

The Maine Coon is a large, long-haired cat with a long body, distinctive ears and a long, bushy tail. The breed includes a variety of coat colours and patterns.

TICA describes Maine Coons as sociable, interested in their people's activities and slow to mature. These traits do not mean every cat has the same personality: get to know the individual kitten.

Profiles of our adult cats show the parents' appearance and the cattery's history. A photograph alone cannot tell you a kitten's eventual size or personality.

Ask what care, games and interaction the kitten is used to and what to prepare at home. Information about the individual animal is more useful than general promises about the breed.

Look at the published parents and litter. Ask the breeder to explain the kitten's family line and the terms used in its documents.