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In reply to the discussion: BIG house cats... [View all]eShirl
(18,478 posts)50. a childhood friend's mom bred Maine Coons, GORGEOUS creatures
They had one adult male, about 2 or 3 adult females at any one time, and there was at least 1 litter of kittens each year. Sleepovers were a hoot, waking up in the middle of the night as a herd of pre-adolescents gallops throughout the house and over your sleeping bag with you in it.
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Can you imagine how scary it would be if they were very ornery hunters and were that size?
applegrove
Jun 2012
#5
I remember you posted that awhile ago and I used that photo as my screensaver for a long time!
Arugula Latte
Jun 2012
#15
I had a Maine Coon for 14 years and he was the sweetest, friendliest, most loving cat I ever had.
OregonBlue
Jun 2012
#13
Gorgeous! I always wanted to have a Maine Coon. I wonder if they like to go on walks with a leash?
freshwest
Jun 2012
#31
Thanks for the story and sorry to hear you lost your loved ones. It's always too soon, IMO.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#36
They are adorable, and growing fast. She was larger than he by a smidge when we got them, but
GreenPartyVoter
Jun 2012
#54