Hello,
My sister called me up this morning to tell me her sister-in-law needs to find a home for her 9 month old Maine Coon boy. He is registered with all the appropriate paper work, neutered and she says a very loving temperament. He is a house cat and leash trained. She is rehoming him due to an issue with her house share. She asked me if I would be interested in rehoming him.
Eric is now nearly 5 months old and going in for his op on Thursday. We have every intention to get Eric a companion in the next couple of months, but my husband has his heart set on a Snow Bengal. But any how I told my sister we would give it some thought.
I've done some googling on the breed but wondered if anyone here has a Maine Coon or experience with the breed?
Do you think he could be a good companion for Eric or do you think we should hold out for another Bengal?
I know Maine Coons are big cats, do you think he would be a lot bigger than a male Bengal? I know all cats are different and personalities and situations vary from cat to cat from the same breed, but just wanted some different opinions.
Any comments/ advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much x

From my experience I have been around 2 maine coon that were about 3 years old and they are huge cats but very docile! Like you said every cat is different but I dont see a problem with getting him I think I would wait until a couple of weeks after his operation before bringing in a new kitty!

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Tonkinese are very similar to Bengals in character, personality and energy level. They just don't have the same spots!

Toby is harder work than my bengal

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Keeping him entertained... Tonks have very few behavioural problems and very few health problems.

Toby is either asleep or demanding attention/following me around. He is my shadow!

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Thanks for the advice. I think we are going to turn it down, not brilliant timing hopefully she will find a loving home for him.

Maine coons are big friendly giants, they like to lounge about but my personal experience is that they aren't overly keen on being picked up and cuddled, like a ragdoll. They are a bigger breed and will easily dominate other kitties in the house. I found they aren't particularly bothered about sharing a home, as long as they have their own space.

My dad always found their maine would follow him around like a lap dog, basically would see my dad as the boss. They can easily put smaller animals in their place, again my parent's maine used to wack my aunt's Jack Russel when she got too hyper. I shoudn't laugh but it was funny to see. They like a bit of rough and tumble play and you need to brush them atleast twice a week, even daily when their coats are malting.

Good cats but I find they are opposite to bengals, they like to sit and chill. If you were to rehome home him with you and he got anty with your bengal, give him a separate room.

But keep in mind that all cats have diff personalities but the ydefo like to sit high and lounge.

Thanks for taking the time to advise We decided not to rehome the Maine Coon but he has found a loving home. We are holding out for a male snow bengal!

Thanks again