Nine Weeks old

[Darkwind]

This video is the kind of expectations I can have of his size.

 

[Darkwind]

Well, I'm waiting for his personality to emerge to give him an actual name. The rescue shelter called him Trevor. Silly name for a cat like him. lol

You know I've had cats for a long time, and mostly from what i can tell they don't give a shit what you name them. i can call mine until my throat hurts and he ignores me.

yeah, pretty much. I'm just looking for the opportunity to say, "You're Killing Me Smalls". lol

 

[Darkwind]

Ah...here is a grey Tiger like Mine.

 

[Jimmy_Chitwood]

A few fun facts...

1. The Maine Coon cat is officially the state cat of Maine. They are considered as a native of the Northeasternmost state. Most Maine Coon enthusiasts believe that this magnificent breed resulted from long-haired cats brought by New England seaman mating with local short-haired cats.
2. They are well-equipped for Northeastern winter. Being a Maine native means they have to put up with the harsh New England winter. But fret not, they are built for it. Their long and shaggy coats that get thicker around the neck and stomach help protect them from the snow and keep their warm. Their ears have distinguishable tufts of fur; as well as their huge paws which are thick giving the Maine Coon their own snowshoes.
3. Maine Coon cats get huge; like really HUUUGEE. A lot of people know that the Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cats and that the male ones can grow as much as 15-25 pounds. However, there have been Coons who have become known for growing much much larger than that. The Guinness World Record for the longest cat has been awarded to Maine Coon cats Stewie who measured 48.5 inches; and more recently to Ludo who measures around 46 inches.
4. There are some popular myths as to the origin of Maine Coon cats. One of them is that the Maine Coon breed is a result of domestic or semi-wild cats mating with raccoons. Although they might have some resemblance because of their long bushy tail, this theory is not really regarded as plausible. Still, some say they come from domesticated cats that mated with bobcats; this time, because of their tufted ears. There are even folk tales that involve Marie Antoinette and one involving Captain Charles Coon, a seafarer. But mostly, it is believed that the breed is a result of short-haired domestic cats mating with overseas long-haired cats brought over by seafarers.
5. There were some early Maine Coon cats that have an extra toe. Polydactylism was observed in about 40% of Maine Coons in Maine before. These Coons were born with six toes and some say that this characteristic helped them move on snow. However, it became viewed as undesirable in competitions with polydactyls getting disqualified. In time, Maine Coon cats with six toes started to decline.
6. A Maine Coon cat named Cosey won the first North American cat show. Cosey was entered by her owner, Mrs. Fred Brown, into the competition held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. She won ‘Best in Show’ and the silver collar and medal awarded to her can be seen to this day at the Cat Fanciers Association office.
7. Maine Coon cats like water and enjoy playing in and with water. The luscious coat that coons are known for is water-resistant. It is also thick and dense that Maine Coons don’t mind getting in the water or playing with water. A lot of Maine Coon owners have observed their cat’s love of water and it is actually a delight both for the cat and the owners.
8. They are well known as mouser cats or hunters. Though Maine Coon cats don’t have the need to hunt anymore, they still have that natural curiosity and flair for catching “prey.” It is important for Maine Coons to be able to practice this skill with toys or to play catch with their owners. They are very playful and will likely get into all sorts of silly antics.
9. They can be heard doing different kinds of vocalizations like trilling and chirping. Any cat can chirp or trill but Maine Coon cats are known to do these very often. Cat owners love hearing these sweet sounds from their cats. We don’t know for sure why they chirp or trill when they do but chirping is said to be made by cats when they spot or catch prey. Trilling Maine Coon cats are so fun to talk to!
10. Maine Coon cats are said to be the “dogs of the cat world” not just because of their size but due to their personalities. They are known to be very loyal to their owners and can be a bit wary of visitors. They are also very playful and love to clown around and be silly.

My son has one, it's beautiful.

Ah...here is a grey Tiger like Mine.

 

[Iceweasel]

Picked up a new rescue a week ago. Thinking of calling him Biggie-Smalls....

Maine Coon Cat

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Finally got a little pussy huh?

 

[miketx]

I meow to my cat all the time, trying to "talk" to him. He just looks at me like "wtf is wrong with you?"

 

[Darkwind]

I meow to my cat all the time, trying to "talk" to him. He just looks at me like "wtf is wrong with you?"

My other two cats will answer if I meow at them. With the case of our oldest cat, a little gray, and white mongrel, I"m pretty sure she's making threats.

 

[Darkwind]

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

This video is the kind of expectations I can have of his size.

Wow that is mega!

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

These things are massive!

 

[Darkwind]

These things are massive!

Yep. I may take him for walks to he can terrorize the local dog population. lol

 

[miketx]

Big boy.

Bad photoshop

 

[peach174]

Picked up a new rescue a week ago. Thinking of calling him Biggie-Smalls....

Maine Coon Cat

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Good luck ,he's going to keep you on your toes. They love the "mess with your head" games.
We had a mainecoon, called him Rusty after a rusty nail entering the bottom of your foot.

He loved to pull the curtain rods out of the walls.

 

[Darkwind]

Picked up a new rescue a week ago. Thinking of calling him Biggie-Smalls....

Maine Coon Cat

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Good luck ,he's going to keep you on your toes. They love the "mess with your head" games.
We had a mainecoon, called him Rusty after a rusty nail entering the bottom of your foot.

He loved to pull the curtain rods out of the walls.

LOL. At nine weeks, this little guy is already climbing curtains and show absolutely zero fear with leaping from heights.

 

[peach174]

Well, I'm waiting for his personality to emerge to give him an actual name. The rescue shelter called him Trevor. Silly name for a cat like him. lol

You know I've had cats for a long time, and mostly from what i can tell they don't give a shit what you name them. i can call mine until my throat hurts and he ignores me.

yeah, pretty much. I'm just looking for the opportunity to say, "You're Killing Me Smalls". lol

I like the name Claus.
"You're Killing me Claws"

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Picked up a new rescue a week ago. Thinking of calling him Biggie-Smalls....

Maine Coon Cat

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He has the same-ish markings as my Maine coon rescue. I named him The Great Catsby and he's enormous.

Was your little guy checked for congenital heart disease? You might want to do that. I lost my first Maine coon rescue to congenital cardiomyopathy at 4yo. Completely broke my heart.


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[Luddly Neddite]

Rascist!

How is this racist?

I'm pretty sure that was a joke.

Yes, I just am not aware of the word coon, this word isn't heard that much on the European Continent. I have Googled coon, I got short for Raccoon and also a term for a Black person.

Maine coon cats are so called because of their supposed resemblance to raccoons.

For years, there were actually people who believed they a cross between a cat and a raccoon.


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[Luddly Neddite]

Picked up a new rescue a week ago. Thinking of calling him Biggie-Smalls....

Maine Coon Cat

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Good luck ,he's going to keep you on your toes. They love the "mess with your head" games.
We had a mainecoon, called him Rusty after a rusty nail entering the bottom of your foot.

He loved to pull the curtain rods out of the walls.

LOL. At nine weeks, this little guy is already climbing curtains and show absolutely zero fear with leaping from heights.

Start clipping claws now so he gets used to it. Maine coons don't do very well if they're declawed and it's cruel anyway.

They're harder to claw clip because they're too big to fit in your lap. My Catsby does that thing that toddler humans do. If he wants out of my lap, he arches his back so he slides off.

My first one loved to be brushed and would push the dog out of the way if he was being brushed. And vice versa. The two of would bury the person doing the brushing, each demanding their turn.

If I were you, I'd start bathing him too. I wish I had with Catsby. First one loved the shower and would stand under it with his eyes squinched closed.

And they love meeting you at the door, will stand up against you to get attention. They really are a lot like dogs and want to be with you more than usual cats. The breeder took him to the shelter because his paw was injured. Turned out the nerve damage was extensive and we had to have his leg amputated. Then, when he was just 4yo, he suddenly got very sick. I didn't know it but Maine coons are known for heart disease. We took him to a specialist in the big city but nothing could be done.

I envy you. I love fostering kittens and miss them when I don't have any.


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[peach174]

Picked up a new rescue a week ago. Thinking of calling him Biggie-Smalls....

Maine Coon Cat

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Good luck ,he's going to keep you on your toes. They love the "mess with your head" games.
We had a mainecoon, called him Rusty after a rusty nail entering the bottom of your foot.

He loved to pull the curtain rods out of the walls.

LOL. At nine weeks, this little guy is already climbing curtains and show absolutely zero fear with leaping from heights.

Exactly, they love it, also the tops of doors.
Rusty's favorite thing was to lay down on top of an open door and knock everybody's cowboy hats off. Then he grinned like he was trying his best to be the Cheshire cat.

My sympathies for ya!
You are in for a wild ride of a life time experience with that type of half norwegian forrest cat in him that refuses to be tamed.
Hint- training with water squirt bottles or squirt guns does not work, they love water and like to play in the shower.
You will be woken up in the middle of the night many times thoughout that cats lifetime if he gets pissed off at you.
On a good note,they are very good loyal, playful cats and love to cuddle, snuggle and sleep with you.

 

[peach174]

This video is the kind of expectations I can have of his size.

Yes the average weight is 16.5 lb. but can get up to 19 or twenty pounds, no fat either.
They have powerful big muscles in the hind quarters and shoulders. When the mane around the face and neck come in full they look like mini me lions.