Breed traitsMaine Coon personality: life with a gentle giant
Big but soft-natured and sociable: what Maine Coons are like at home, how much attention and play they need, how they get on with children and who they suit.
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Breed traitsWhy is the Maine Coon so big? Origins, genetics and the standard
The Maine Coon is the largest cat breed: males often weigh 7–9 kg and grow until 3–4. Why it is so big: Maine's climate, selection and the standard.
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Breed traitsMaine Coon myths: raccoons, Vikings and the bigger-is-better idea
Is the Maine Coon really descended from raccoons, do they all love water, and does a DNA test guarantee a healthy heart? We look at popular myths about the breed.
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CareMaine Coon coat care: brushing, mats and bathing
How often to groom a Maine Coon, which tools to choose, where mats usually form, how to handle the moult and whether a gentle giant needs a bath.
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Preparing your homeA home for a Maine Coon: space, play and safety
How to make a safe, engaging home for a Maine Coon cat.
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