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Male vs female Maine Coons differ most in size: the State of Maine puts males at 13–18 lb, females near 9–12. Here’s which other claims hold up.

Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat? Check the nose line: one standard demands a gentle curve, the other a straight line with no break.

Maine Coon vs Ragdoll size is closer than it looks: UK vet records put Ragdoll males near 11 lb. Here’s where the two breeds really differ.

Maine Coon hypoallergenic hopes rest on the wrong thing. Allergen levels varied over 80-fold between cats in one study, so the cat matters more than breed.

Maine Coon water habits range from paw-dipping to joining the shower. One habit on our decoder isn’t play at all, and it needs a vet call.

The best Maine Coon brush is really two tools: a steel comb that reaches the undercoat and a slicker for the shorter shoulder coat. Here’s where each goes.

Maine Coon grooming takes five to ten minutes a session, yet mats keep forming in the same five places. Here’s where to check and when to stop.

A Maine Coon meow is aimed at you: adult cats don’t meow at each other. Here is where chirps and trills fit into the rest of their vocabulary.

Maine Coon personality, graded: the CFA backs the water-loving and chirpy side, but fetch and lap-sitting are murkier. See what holds up.

Maine Coon colors are worth just 15 CFA show points, yet a solid-looking coat can hide a white undercoat. Here is how to check yours.