Cat breed guide
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is one of the largest pedigree cats, with a shaggy coat that needs weekly grooming and can shed heavily in spring. It is sweet natured, playful and high energy, and is described as intelligent enough to learn fetch. Sources say it gets along well with children and other animals.
Also searched as Maine Coon.
Maine Coon at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 6.5 to 11 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 4.5 to 8 kg
- Lifespan
- 9 to 15 years
- Coat
- undercoat with a substantial glossy topcoat, shorter on the head, neck and shoulders and longer down the back, flanks and tail, with full breeches and belly fur
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, Maine Coon, https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/maine-coon/, read 2026-10-05
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Maine Coon, https://cfa.org/maine-coon/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.