What is a Maine Coon cats temperament like? (Do male or female cats make better pets?
Maine Coon cats are known for their gentle and easygoing temperament. They are generally very affectionate, intelligent and social creatures. They are known for being loyal to their family and cautious—albeit not mean—around strangers, but are independent and not clingy. The Maine Coon is generally not known for being a “lap cat” but their gentle disposition makes the breed relaxed around dogs, other cats, and children. Despite the information in some of the literature we find our Maine Coons to be “lap cats.” It should be no problem keeping two cats of the same or different gender together, once they are spayed/neutered.
Maine Coon cats are known for their gentle and easygoing temperament. They are generally very affectionate, intelligent and social creatures. They are known for being loyal to their family and cautious—albeit not mean—around strangers, but are independent and not clingy. The Maine Coon is generally not known for being a “lap cat” but their gentle disposition makes the breed relaxed around dogs, other cats, and children. Despite the information in some of the literature we find many of our Maine Coons to be “lap cats.” It should be no problem keeping two cats of the same or different gender together, once they are spayed/neutered. Gender has little to do with temperament. Males and females can be equally loving. Once a cat is spayed/neutered, both sexes of this wonderful breed are equally loving and intelligent in their temperament. Sometimes males appear more “goofy” or “clownlike” as they tend to be very active, and females are generally more calm and “dignified.” Females also general
Maine Coon cats are known for their gentle and easygoing temperament. They are generally very affectionate, intelligent and social creatures. They are known for being loyal to their family and cautious—albeit not mean—around strangers, but are independent and not clingy. The Maine Coon is generally not known for being a “lap cat” but their gentle disposition makes the breed relaxed around dogs, other cats, and children. Despite the information in some of the literature we find many of our Maine Coons to be “lap cats.” It should be no problem keeping two cats of the same or different gender together, once they are spayed/neutered.
