Maine coons are perfect for owners who like dogs but want cats. They're curious, gentle giants with long, flowing coats who like 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 says, noting that people are always surprised the first time they hear a Maine coon meow. "This lion-like cat doesn't roar but has a high-pitched voice!" she says.
The Maine coon's size and distinctive coat are the friendly cat breed's most easily recognized characteristics, Dr. Burch says. Like all long-haired cats, Maine coons benefit from frequent combings due to their uneven and shaggy fur having three different lengths, she says. They also have large, tufted paws to provide protection when walking on the snow and large ears to hear predators and prey.
