Aladdin
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Are they indoor cats?
I have read a bit about them and their behaviour. That they "talk" to you and follow you around.
I wonder if anyone here has one?
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Are they indoor cats?
I have read a bit about them and their behaviour. That they "talk" to you and follow you around.
I wonder if anyone here has one?
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
If any pedigree cat came from a breeder it would likely be expected that it would be an indoor cat. They can live indoors. I have friends with a Norwegian Forest Cat which is somewhat similar in size and temperament and it is a happy indoor cat.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
This is Vinnie - he is NFC not MC but they are fairly similar in a lot of respects. He's a massive bastard 
Not a lap cat (which given his size is not the worst thing in the world, he'd make your legs dead fairly quickly), he is very friendly and likes to be stroked but he wants headrubs rather than hours of cuddles. His head is bigger than my hand. He's playful still at 10+ years old, he likes toys to be thrown and the laser pointer.
He is indoor only. He needs combing a few times a week (bit too much maintenance for me, I'd rather have hours of cuddles and no grooming required )
Not a lap cat (which given his size is not the worst thing in the world, he'd make your legs dead fairly quickly), he is very friendly and likes to be stroked but he wants headrubs rather than hours of cuddles. His head is bigger than my hand. He's playful still at 10+ years old, he likes toys to be thrown and the laser pointer.
He is indoor only. He needs combing a few times a week (bit too much maintenance for me, I'd rather have hours of cuddles and no grooming required
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Aladdin
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This is Vinnie - he is NFC not MC but they are fairly similar in a lot of respects. He's a massive bastard
Not a lap cat (which given his size is not the worst thing in the world, he'd make your legs dead fairly quickly), he is very friendly and likes to be stroked but he wants headrubs rather than hours of cuddles. His head is bigger than my hand. He's playful still at 10+ years old, he likes toys to be thrown and the laser pointer.
He is indoor only. He needs combing a few times a week (bit too much maintenance for me, I'd rather have hours of cuddles and no grooming required
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Oh he is hamdsome!! And very floofy
I have looked at Siberian Forest cats from a breeder about 40 km away.
The hair maintenance is probably similar for MC?.
LeytonCatLady
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Lilith nearly brings the ceiling down when she runs! She's brutal for such a small cat...Oh also when he plays, it sounds like a herd of elephants stampeding. Probably not a great choice for anyone who lives in an upstairs flat
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Oh he is hamdsome!! And very floofy
I have looked at Siberian Forest cats from a breeder about 40 km away.
The hair maintenance is probably similar for MC?.
Yeah, Siberian are the other big framed longhaired breed - they are all quite similar with slightly different physical characteristics, MCs being the largest of the 3. Quite dog-like and playful, but also not too clingy and quite independent - I mean personally I like clingy, but the breeds mentioned tend to be friendly and like human company without being upset if they are by themselves for a bit.
They do need regular grooming to stop their fur matting (which can cause sores) - if they are used to this from kittens then it is usually not an issue to comb them a few times a week, or if they have issues you can get them clipped at the vet every so often. Being large, they eat quite a lot, a bit more expensive to feed than a more petite cat (but probably still less than most dogs).
Aladdin
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Or with 2 octogenariansOh also when he plays, it sounds like a herd of elephants stampeding. Probably not a great choice for anyone who lives in an upstairs flat
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Oh for sure, Radar at his biggest was 3.5kg and used to make a hell of a racket racing around - there is a somewhat noticeable different between 3.5kg of cat charging around and 10-15kg of cat though
Some of the males (MCs especially) are almost like a different species of cat they are so massive!
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I'd love a huge cat. 10kg would be almost as big as the dog.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I'd love a huge cat. 10kg would be almost as big as the dog.
Pictures of people holding their massive MCs
10 Largest and Biggest Maine Coon Cats - Glamorous Cats
The biggest Maine Coon cat is 48.5 inches (1.23 m), and weight 28.5lbs. Despite their size, Maine Coons are one of the most adorable, smart and affectionate cats to be surrounded.
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UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Pictures of people holding their massive MCs
10 Largest and Biggest Maine Coon Cats - Glamorous Cats
The biggest Maine Coon cat is 48.5 inches (1.23 m), and weight 28.5lbs. Despite their size, Maine Coons are one of the most adorable, smart and affectionate cats to be surrounded.
The second one looks like a scaled up version of Odin
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Love his fluffy bloomers!!
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Pictures of people holding their massive MCs
10 Largest and Biggest Maine Coon Cats - Glamorous Cats
The biggest Maine Coon cat is 48.5 inches (1.23 m), and weight 28.5lbs. Despite their size, Maine Coons are one of the most adorable, smart and affectionate cats to be surrounded.
I should add that Siberians are not this big, MCs are particularly large, Siberians are at the more ordinary end of the large domestic cat size chart
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
Aladdin
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strung out
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Milo is 7kg, and he's bigger than our friend's Japanese Spitz, when she comes to visit. It's quite amusing watching him stare at her, clearly very pissed off at this small weird, not quite a cat, fluffy thing, who has invaded his space.I'd love a huge cat. 10kg would be almost as big as the dog.
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
Calamity1971
If Mr Peanut says It's okay, then it is.
Milly the pipe finder general. Plus radiator = happy fluff.
LeytonCatLady
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We had a new housemate move in earlier this month and Lilith seems to like him. She slept on his bed last night, and he told me he'd texted his ex-girlfriend who he's remained friendly with, to tell her he was getting a lot of pussy in his new houseshare! Apparently the ex got annoyed, until he clarified what he meant by sending her a pic of Lilith.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Lil’ Bob can move silently if he wants but, if he’s in a bad mood, he turns into a proper Captain Stompy and the house shakes.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
“So where’s my biscuits you lanky c**t?”
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Both boys sparked out
oryx
Sitting on the bok of the day
Did they stop chanting 'When shall we three meet again...?' when you walked in?All girl meeting rudely interrupted
Aladdin
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All girl meeting rudely interrupted
That's a great photo... they always look like they really get on well together.
