What is the Difference Between a Male and Female Maine Coon?
Well, first of course, the most noticeable difference is size. The male Maine Coon matures to be a much larger animal than the female. Second, while both males and females make excellent pets, in our experience, the males, once neutered, tend to be a bit more laid-back than the females. However, the females are extemely sensitive to their owners, and can provide a lot of “kindredness” also. Both sexes remain “kittenish” their entire lives, and love to “play” with you. A Maine Coon is easily amused and can have as much fun chasing a wadded up paper ball as chasing an expensive cat toy. Our Maine Coons seem to particularly love chasing the plastic “easter eggs”, especially if we fill them with a few pieces of dry food for “rattle”.
