What's The Price Of A Maine Coon Cat In 2024? | Spot® (2024)

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The cost of a Maine Coon kitten from a reputable breeder with a cattery typically ranges from $1,000 to $2,000.

Maine Coon Cats: Priced at $1,000. Large, friendly cats known for their mouse hunting skills and adaptability to cold weather.

Adopting or purchasing a Maine Coon cat

The cost of a Maine Coon kitten from a reputable breeder will be higher; the average price range of purchasing from a purebred Maine Coon breeder with a cattery could be anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000.

For example, white, red, and silver tabby Maine Coon cats are rare and highly sought-after, making them more expensive and harder to find. Calico and tortoiseshell Maine Coon cats are also rare and highly sought-after, making them a popular choice among cat lovers.

Why are Maine Coons so expensive? Maine Coons tend to be one of the most expensive Pedigree cats in the fancy. They're typically expensive because of the high demand for the breed. Their large size (the largest domesticated cat) and family friendly temperaments make them highly sought after.

A Maine Coon that is in good health (and stays indoors) can typically live for 12 to 15 years. When we consider that the average lifespan of an indoor house cat is 10 to 15 years, it's a relief to see that Maine Coons are right on track!

The Maine Coon is generally an excellent companion and a reliable family pet. They have a broad range of vocalisations and they'll happily chat to you about their day or call you when they want a bit of attention. The temperament of a Maine Coon cat is one of the key reasons people love these beautiful shaggy beasts.

Additional Expenses

The lifetime cost of owning a Maine Coon can range from $5,250 to $21,250, depending on various factors such as your location, lifestyle, and the cat's health.

It is easy to think that Maine Coons are high maintenance due to their size, but this is far from true. The Maine Coon cat breed has a reputation for being one of the easiest breeds ever. Maine Coons love water, so they can easily keep themselves clean if they get dirty while playing outside or exploring your backyard.

Purebred Maine Coon kittens will cost anywhere between $800 – $2,000. The high price makes choosing the right breeder essential. It's highly suggested to meet the breeder before the official purchase to ask any and all questions that may be on your mind.

What is the rarest Maine Coon color? ›

Typical Maine Coon colours are brown tabby, black, white, blue, and cream. The two rarest Maine Coon colours are gold and silver. They're brought about by a rare inhibitor gene that causes the loss of pigmentation in the undercoat.

The Maine Coon's tail is broad at the base, and then it gradually narrows. If you can touch or almost touch the cat's shoulder with their tail, you may have a Main Coon. Maine Coon mixes do not necessarily share the same length of the tail as their purebred counterparts.

Blue or Odd Eyes, Both are Rare

Up until now you would only find blue or odd eyed Maine Coons with an all white coat, due to this rare genetic trait we are now able to have blue or odd eyed Maine Coons in any coat color. That is what makes this trait so unique and any kitten with it so striking to look at.

You pay more up front for the likelihood that you will be paying less over the pet's lifetime for health and behavior related issues. Before we began our cattery, the average price of a well bred Maine Coon ranged anywhere between $1000-$4000.

The height of adults can vary between 10 and 16 in (25 and 41 cm) and they can reach a length of up to 38 in (97 cm), including the tail, which can reach a length of 14 in (36 cm) and is long, tapering, and heavily furred, almost resembling a raccoon's tail.

Do Maine Coon cats shed? Yes, Maine Coons do shed, and it can be a lot! They naturally have thick coats that are there to keep them warm and dry in the colder, wetter months and then ready for summer, they shed the undercoat saving them from overheating when temperatures rise.

Once your feline is nine months old, their growth will slow down, but it won't stop. Maine Coons grow longer than other breeds and reach their full size when they're four or five years old.

On average, a healthy Maine Coon will weigh anything from 10-25 pounds, with a typical life expectancy of 12-15 years.

Their official life span is about 12.5 years, but most experts agree that they can live much longer. Even though your companionship cannot last forever, proper care, an active lifestyle, and a balanced diet can significantly influence your Maine Coon's lifespan.