Learn the full history of the Maine Coon cat, from its early origins in New England to the myths, folklore, and real timeline that shaped America’s most iconic longhaired breed. Discover where Maine Coons came from, how they developed their famous features, and why this natural breed became a worldwide favorite.

Learn the Maine Coon lifespan, average age, indoor vs outdoor life expectancy, senior care, and how long Maine Coon mixes live. Complete guide for long-lived cats.

A white Maine Coon is a purebred Maine Coon cat with a coat created by the dominant white gene, masking all underlying color. White Maine Coons can have blue, green, gold, copper, or odd eyes, and they share the same large size, gentle temperament, and long coat as other Maine Coons.

Maine Coon eye color ranges from green and gold to rare blue eyes in white kittens. This guide explains how eye colors develop, how to predict your kitten’s final color, and why certain coats produce brighter eyes. If you love expressive Maine Coon eyes, fill out our kitten application to see available kittens.

Maine Coon tassel ears are one of the breed’s most iconic features, creating the classic lynx tipped look that so many families love. This guide covers how tassel ears develop, why they appear, the history behind the lynx myth, differences between American and European ear styles, and how to care for Maine Coon ears at home. If you love Maine Coons with strong tassel ears, fill out our kitten application and see our available kittens.

So many of our Maine Coon kittens have found wonderful homes in New Jersey, and our NJ families always take such great care of them. We love sending kittens to NJ matched to the right families for them.

Maine Coon Domestic Cats: Breed, Appearance, and Common Misspellings Many people searching for Maine Coon cats type in variations like macun cat, macoons cat, mancoon cat, can coon cat, maine coon can, mein cat, racoon cat breed, and manchu cat. These misspellings are incredibly common and often bring new cat owners directly to this breed. […]

Learn everything about Maine Coon cat feet, including toe count, polydactyl paws, double pawed Maine Coons, mitten and patty paw types, Maine Coon thumbs, and how many toes Maine Coons can have.

Maine Coon Kitten Characteristics: Complete Guide for 2025 Maine Coon kittens are one of the most recognizable and sought-after pedigreed kittens in the world. Families love them for their expressive faces, large size, and calm, intelligent personalities. With their slow growth, square features, thick coats, and gentle temperaments, Maine Coon kittens stand out from other […]

Learn the history and genetics behind the Hemingway Effect in Maine Coon polydactyls. Discover how the Hw variant began with Hemingway’s famous cats, how it influences mitten paw formation today, and why it remains one of the healthiest and most recognizable polydactyl traits in Maine Coons.