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Maine Coon Central is a breed-specific resource created by experienced owners to help you understand, care for, and raise healthy Maine Coon cats.

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A real owner, not a generic blogger ….

We share real-life, breed-specific advice based on 14+ years living with Maine Coons, plus research-backed guidance (with veterinary input where it matters). Whether you’re choosing your first kitten, figuring out growth and fluff stages, tackling grooming, or decoding quirky behaviour, you’ll find practical answers here – written for everyday owners, not breeders’ jargon.

Take a look around, start with our ‘New To Maine Coons?‘ section below, and enjoy the fluff.

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New to Maine Coons? Start here

Explore the essential guides every Maine Coon owner should read first – including size, growth stages, temperament, care needs, and what makes this breed so unique.

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What Is A Maine Coon Cat?

Maine Coon Vomiting: Normal Grooming Or Serious GI Emergency?

Maine Coon Size & Growth Chart

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How Big Do Maine Coons Get?

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Maine Coon Personality & Temperament

What Is The Average Weight Of A Maine Coon Cat?

Are Maine Coons Good Pets?

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Maine Coon Size & Growth

Discover everything you need to know about how big Maine Coon cats grow, what size is normal, AND MORE!!

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SIZE CHART

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WEIGHT BY AGE

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WHEN THEY STOP GROWING

WHY SOME MAINE COON CATS ARE SMALL

Colors & Patterns

Learn about the different Maine Coon colors and patterns, then delve into cat genetics to understand how rare your dream Maine Coon coloring is …

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ALL COLORS EXPLAINED

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RARE COLORS

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MAINE COON GENETICS

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TABBY VS SOLID VS SMOKE

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Maine Coon Colors

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Are Maine Coons Friendly?

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Are Maine Coon Cats Aggressive?

How To Train A Maine Coon To Walk On A Leash

Can Maine Coons Be Trained?

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What Sounds Do Maine Coons Make?

What Is The Average Weight Of A Maine Coon Cat?

Why Maine Coons Follow You

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Maine Coon Behavior Problems

Maine Coon Health & Lifespan

Learn about the most common Maine Coon health issues, their early symptoms, AND MORE!!

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COMMON HEALTH ISSUES

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HCM

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HIP DYSPLASIA

LIFE EXPECTANCY

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PET INSURANCE GUIDANCE

Diet & Nutrition

Diet & Nutrition Hub
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HOW MUCH TO FEED A MAINE COON

5 Best wet food for Maine Coon kittens

RAW Vs WET VS DRY FOOD

Is My Maine Coon Overweight?

WEIGHT LOSS CAUSES

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MAINE COON SUPPLEMENTS

GROOMING & CARE

Learn how to keep your Maine Coon cats coat knot and tangle free, and in great condition. Find out my tricks for managing Pippin’s knot-prone fur, and how I overcame Mika’s dislike of being brushed.

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ALL COLORS EXPLAINED

Maine Coon Neblung Mix

RARE COLORS

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MAINE COON GENETICS

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TABBY VS SOLID VS SMOKE

My three Maine Coon’s – Pippin, Bali & Mika, all have different fur types. Find out which brushing routines have worked for us.: Maine Coon Care, Behavior & Breed Information

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5 Brushes For Maine Coons That Work!

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Why Your Maine Coon Kitten’s Fur Keeps Changing – And When To Worry

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Hidden Dangers Of Shaving Your Maine Coon This Summer

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Trim Maine Coon Paw Tufts The Right Way!

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How Cold Is Too Cold For A Maine Coon? The Truth Owners Should Know Before Winter Hits

How to train a Maine Coon cat to use the toilet

9 Genius Steps To Toilet-Train Your Maine Coon!

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Everything You MUST Know Before Bringing Home A Maine Coon Kitten

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Causes Of Crazy Maine Coon Shedding & How To STOP It!

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Our Maine Coons

We currently share our home with our adopted Maine Coon cats – Mika and Bali, which gives us daily real-world insight into grooming, feeding, behavior, growth rates, and health changes across different life stages.

Before this, we raised Pippin from a kitten into the amazing 20lb cat he became, but sadly, he died at age 10. Although purchased from a legitimate hobby breeder, he suffered from numerous health issues, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arthritis, bent tail canal, and urinary tract infections.

Below are some treasured memories of our three Maine Coon cats, being quirky, cute, and totally adorable …

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Why Trust Maine Coon Central?

REAL Owners, REAL Experience, REAL Knowledge

✅ Trusted by a global Maine Coon community. Maine Coon Central supports a growing community of 23,000+ Maine Coon owners across YouTube and social media.

Written by long-term Maine Coon owners

Our guides are created by owners with over 14 years of hands-on experience living with Maine Coons, based on real daily care – not theory alone.

Breed-Specific (NOT generic cat advice)

Maine Coons have unique size, growth, coat, and health needs. Every article is written specifically for this breed, not for cats in general.

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We support our content with reliable studies, veterinary sources, and verified feline research wherever factual accuracy matters.

Reviewed with veterinary guidance

Health-related topics are written with care and checked using veterinary insight to ensure accuracy and clarity for owners.

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    Katrina Stewardson is the founder of Maine Coon Central with 14+ years of first-hand Maine Coon ownership experience. She has owned three Maine Coons - Pippin, Mika, and Bali - and has practical experience with breed-specific health issues, including hip dysplasia, bent tail syndrome, and arthritis. Katrina currently lives with two Maine Coon brothers, Mika and Bali, and creates research-backed, experience-driven educational content for Maine Coon owners worldwide.

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    • Maine Coon Coat, Color & Pattern Guide
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    • Maine Coon Grooming Guide: Coat Care, Bathing, Nails & More
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