Maine Coons are perfect for owners who like dogs, but want cats. They're curious gentle giants with a long flowing coat who likes to follow you around like a pup! "Inside is a gentle soul who would much rather be hanging out with its person and will follow you around just to see what's going on," Keiger said, noting that people are always surprised the first time they hear a Maine Coon Cat meow. "This lion-like cat doesn't roar, but has a high-pitched voice!" she said.
The Maine Coon's size and distinctive coat are the breed's most easily recognised characteristics, Dr. Burch said. Like all long haired cats, the Maine Coon benefits from frequent combings due to their uneven and shaggy fur having three different lengths, she said. They also have large tufted paws to provide protection when walking on the snow and large ears to hear predators and prey.