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Maine Coon Cat

FAQs for Maine Coons, Our Cattery, Kittens and Us

If you have any questions for us, or for the breed, you can find all the questions here, thanks for being a fan of LMCooNCat's cats.

Questions about LMCooNCat Cattery

QUESTION: How Do I The Waitlist? Waiting Time?
ANSWER: Please contact us via email, Ins, Facebook, or website and I will send you a text and Email, I will ask a few questions about you and your family. We require a $400.00 reservation deposit to get on the waitlistWaiting times vary by color and by gender, please ask me for a specific time

QUESTION: How Much Maine Coon Kittens Cost?
ANSWER: Usually the price $2900-$3400, the price includes 2 doses of 4-way vaccines, 2 times deworming, vaccine record passport, pedigree, half month dry food & wet food, medication, free insurance for the first month, toys, spay/neuter, wellness report, and contract. 

QUESTION: Does Your Cattery's Males Offer Stud Services? Can you place any cats with breeding rights?
ANSWER: Thank you for liking our boys, but we do not offer any Stud services. We only trade or place my cats with breeding rights to people I know well, who are established Maine coon breeders with the same breeding philosophy and standards as we do. 

QUESTION: How Many Weeks Old Do Kittens Leave The Cattery?
ANSWER: Usually, they will leave at 14 weeks and all kittens are vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered before leaving.

QUESTION: Were The Breeding Cats Screened for Genetics, Medical And Health Issues?
ANSWER: All cats were tested for Pkdef, PKD, HCM1 2, SMA, and they had Echo done at the cardiologist, they were all normal and could be breeding cats. They had x-ray done at a nearby pet clinic to check the hip joint and they were all normal hip.

QUESTION: What Are The Main Colors You Work With?
ANSWER: Silver with white, it's our favorite color!  But we also work with other colors such as shaded, Torbie, Red, Smoke, Black and Brown, these colors with or without white. We do not work with Polydactyl and DBE blue eyes.

QUESTION: How Do I Reserve My Favorite Kitten?

ANSWER: Thanks for liking them! We're so honored that you want to add one of our kittens to your family. Wehave an Adoption Process that you can review on our page. You can see the steps by clicking here.

QUESTION: What Type of Training Do You provide for Your Kittens?
ANSWER: I am proud to answer that our kittens are very well Socialized! I've bred 150 kittens in 5 years and I've NEVER gotten any feedback for timid, spooky kittens. We train our kittens with human contact, noise, dogs, and outdoor (sometimes, depending on the season) training.

General Maine Coon Questions - People Also Ask

QUESTION: Are Maine Coons Suitable to Live with Children or Dogs?

ANSWER: Yes, they are good with children and dogs. The gentle and friendly nature of Maine cats allows them to get along well with children. Maine cats usually get along well with dogs. We also have 2 German Shepherds and they can get along peacefully with all of our cats! However, the ability to coexist peacefully with a dog also depends on the breed and personality of the dog.

QUESTION: What Is the Average Maine Coon Cats Lifespan?
ANSWER: The average lifespan of a Maine Coon cat is usually between 14 and 17 years. However, it also depends on many factors, including genetics, diet, exercise, and regular veterinary care. Some Maine cats can even live up to 20 years with proper care and attention.

QUESTION: Do Maine coon cats shed hair?

ANSWER: Yes, all cats shed, including Maine Coon Cats. This is due to the fact that their hair growth cycle produces dead hair that needs to be eliminated. The amount and frequency of hair loss in Maine cats depends on a variety of factors, including their individual genetics. But some Maine cats are born with less shedding than others.

QUESTION: Do they have good personalities?

ANSWER: Maine coons are a large and friendly breed of cat, known for their huge size, and their gentle nature. They are definitely the best feline pets. They are very social animals and love to interact with humans and other pets. Despite their size, they have a very gentle disposition, making them ideal pets for families. I've also written a blog about the personality of Maine coons.

QUESTION: Do Maine Coons sleep with their owners?

ANSWER: Maine Coons usually prefer to sleep with their owners. This behavior is related to their closeness and desire for closeness. Sleeping with their owners provides Maine Coons with a sense of security and comfort. However, each Maine Coons has its own unique personality, so not all Maine Coons like to sleep with people. Sometimes they need their own private space.

QUESTION: Does Maine Coons like water?

ANSWER: Yes, Maine Coons love water! Or you could say obsessed! We have a pet cat in a new home and when her owner's daughter takes a bath she jumps in and swims every time!

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