I have a 12 yr old 22 lb Mainecoon....His name is McKenzi...i paid $500.00 for him when he was 10 weeks old...I didn't have a choice...he was brought out to me from the breeder...He also had a limited registration...He is a brown tabby and very very grumpy...He has attacked ME! McKenzi has been around alot longer than the girls...he will play...very little...from time to time but most of the time he sleeps...he is not an outside cat...He has his claws and has snagged the girls a couple of times...I hear of more people owning MaineCoons now than ever before...Of course alot of people feel just because the shelter told them it's mainecoon or it is big, or it looks like a racoon,that it is a pedigree mainecoon...this isn't always the case...

My first Maine Coon or Norweigan Forest Cat (MC, I think) came from a shelter. Didn't know what he was till he hit about 25 lbs. so we started doing some research. The second was free, and hit 30 lbs. We have a mix now that is about 22 lbs. Great cats. And we have a tuxedo stray that we found when she was about 5 weeks old in a mud hole. Both cats get along great with Roxy. Chloe (the tuxedo) wrestles and plays tag with Roxy every nite. When the cats are in the back yard and it's time to come in, all I have to say is "Go get the kitties" and Roxy is out the door and rounds them up and chases them inside. I have caught them sleeping together. They get along fine.

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Tila annoys our cats, they are outdoor and stay in the front house so she's not aorund them too much

our other dog is best friends with our cats, it took them a while to get used to her though. But now they clean eachother and cuddle it's very cute. Especialy since you usually only see that happen when the animals are young, and they're all old-ish!

Jake and Callow (cat) have a mutual respect for each other. Sometimes you can catch them laying on the sofa curled up together or eating from the same bowl like best friends.

Other times you hear the ruff housing, then there are times when thay can't stand to be near each other. I've cought them and it's most always Callow picking with Jake for some reason. :animal-pa

I actually have a yorkie, and two other mid sized mixed dogs. I also have two inside cats. We have to do it this way. At the top of my stairs is a gate. The dogs live downstairs and the cats live upstairs. That's the way it has to be because the dogs love to chase the cats.

Grayson has been with us about 3 weeks and I won't let him be alone with the cats I have 2. Dusty has accepted Grayson but not quite like I want her to it's more of a "well if I have too". Pepper watches Grayson and she will swat and hiss at him both of my girls are declawed.

Grayson will bark only at Pepper they have stare downs and she will hiss and he will bark back in return, I hope they all will get along wonderful and I will have cute pictures of my kitties loving on Grayson!

Yorkie & Cats
 

When my Yorkie, Gracie, came into the family there were already two Chihuahuas, and four cats (3 females & 1 male). From day one Gracie has adored the cats. All of the cats are double or triple her size. Its adorable to watch, whenever she sees any of the cats she wags her tail so much and so fast the entire back half of her body wiggles. At first the cats were a little apprehensive, but within a week they were OK with her. Some are move lovable - but none have ever attempted to hurt her. If they get their fill of Gracie, they will just jump to higher ground to "take a break." I don't know if I would trust other cats around her though.

P.S. The Chihuahuas love her too !!!:animal36 :cat:

I’ve never heard of a Maine Coone cat. What are they? Why are they so expensive? Does anyone have any pics?

You are absolutely right. A Maine Coone is bred for size height color and especially personality. Just because a cat is large doesn't make it maine coone or part Maine Coone. If a domestic cat has thick long hair it might have a bit from a long time ago in the breeding. But if it doesn't have the nature and height it is not Maine Coone because they are bred for their gently nature and their beautiful color and height. I do all the pet show circuts in Toronto. Any pet show that comes I go. Not for the dogs but for the cats. I adore my two Coones. But when I go to the shows I see cats that would blow your socks off. We have some of the best Maine Coone breeders around in Ontario. The Maine Coones up here are 17lbs to 25lbs and they are as slim as they come.

Troie

When I brought Chiquita my Yorkie home, she was not young she was 9 months old. I have two cats that have lived a life of luxury for 15 years, basically they are spoiled. Even though both my cats don't like company at all let alone something else living with them, they just stayed away from Chiquita until they realized that she is harmless. Both cats are indoor and not declawed, their nails are done every 8 weeks, but still they are big. I was taught a long time ago that if you show fear in any way for your dogs or your cats together they feel it from the master. If you relax when the cats are around the dog believe me they will hiss maybe hunch up but when there is calm they become calm. I used it with Chiquita because the cats were very jealous but low and behold the three of them are living great. Chiquita is very bossy and wants to play all the time, my husband is always worried, me I just relax and watch them do their thing. I always reinforce my love to the girls (my cats) first no matter what. They came first, they are not leaving and the are the love of my life. On the other hand Chiquita is the best friend I ever had in my life, so the bottom line is they are all staying.

I ordered another little yorkie from Chiquita's breeder to keep Chiquita company for the rest of her life, so I think she will lose interest in tormenting my cats.

Troie:)

Maine Coone cats are one of the most stunning breeds, because they are tall, with large high ears, they start at 17lbs and go up to maybe 30lbs. They are not fat they are large and tall. They come in the most beautiful colors, I have a Red Maine Coone and a Brown Tabby with Orange Markings. Coone's are known for their size and especially their nature. They are know as the Gentle Giants of the cat world. Go on the net and ask for Maine Coone pics and you will see what I am talking about.

Hopefully my girls and little guy will live together peacefully THANKS for the tips!!

Mine get along great
 

I have 2 maine coons. One was a rescue (Tallulah- +12 lbs) at a few weeks of age and the other was bought (Mika- +12lbs). They both get along great with my little Cozy (+8 lbs.). Mika is the queen of the household and everyone else is her subjects including the +120 lbs. golden retriever. Tallulah loves to play with the dogs.

Gracie's little face is just SOOOO cute in your avator, it looks like she's saying Oh mommy please....like begging or something lol everytime i see your comment i love her little adorable face :)

my kittens nurse off of my mommy dogs. LOL