A friend of mine has 2 maine coones and they are snuggly kitties, with the added high energy level (the NFC also has a high active level). But I think a maine coone is more compatible than the NFC.
It's funny though, my parent's NFC loves being outside, you couldn't keep him in, if you tried! Especially when it snows, he loves pouncing about outside. My parents had to get rid of their pound about 6-7yrs ago, as he would fish in it. And once all the fishies had gone, he would wade around in it
They have his coat trimmed every few months, just to help with grooming. Summer he looks like a medium haired kitty
He adores my dad, safe to say the feeling is not mutual in that respect
when my dad is sitting down, Jack will perch up next to him and put his paw on his arm. His way of saying stroke me
and he'll keep on doing it until you give in and cuddle him. The longest he did this for was around 30 mins, before my dad gave in. I think NFC's are strong willed lol
The one thing they have an issue with is food. Can't give him wet food as it gives him a bad tummy, so he has kibble and raw. Not sure if it's a breed thing but worth looking into. They spent about 18 months of trying him out on different stuff, had him wormed and tested but nothing. Seemed to have a food issue.
Sorry for the long post. He is a good old boy, I must take a photo of him, the next time I am over there.