Intelligence
The Maine Coon is known to be a highly intelligent cat and one that learns things extremely quickly. Being high energy cats, they enjoy playing interactive games like fetch and like being taken out for walks on a lead, much like their canine counterparts. They need to be kept busy to be truly happy although like other breeds, the Maine Coon likes to spend a lot of his day cat napping in the strangest of places which many people think could be a trait that goes way back to when they were kept as farm cats.
Temperament
The Maine Coon is known for being a gentle giant and a cat that also boasts being an expert “ratter”. They are extremely smart and thrive in a home environment because they like to know what is going on in a household. They enjoy being involved in everything that goes on and learn new things quickly. Many Maine Coons even enjoy being taken for a walk on a lead, much like their canine counterparts.
Energy Levels/Playfulness
The Maine Coon is a high energy cat and one that boasts being a natural hunter. They love being able to roam around in the great outdoors and are renowned for being extremely good ratters. They are best suited to people who live in a country environment where it is safer for a cat to be able to explore their outside environment.