Blog: Maine Coon Kitten vs. Adult: Which One is Right for You?

Owning an Adult Maine Coon: The Pros and Cons

Pros:

✅ Established Personality: With an adult cat, what you see is what you get. Their temperament is already developed, so you’ll know if they’re social, independent, or cuddly.

✅ Lower Energy Levels: While Maine Coons remain playful, adult cats are usually calmer and require less supervision and more lap time.

✅ Ideal for Busy Lifestyles: If you don’t have time to monitor a rambunctious kitten, an adult cat might be a better fit since they require less hands-on care.

Cons:

❌ Vibe is off: Some adult cats may come with some anxiety about the transition and needs a bit more patience to adjust to the new environment.

❌ Training: While Maine Coons are intelligent, it’s harder to train an adult cat compared to shaping a kitten’s behavior from a young age.

Owning a Maine Coon Kitten: The Pros and Cons

Pros:

✅ Adorable and Playful: Kittens are full of energy and curiosity. Watching them explore and play can be incredibly entertaining and heartwarming.

✅ Trainability: Maine Coon kittens can be trained early on to be comfortable with grooming, baths, and even leash walking.

✅ Watching the kittens grow and develop: Maine coons have distinct stages of development: adorable kitten, lanky awkward teen and majestic adult.

Cons:

❌ High Energy Levels: Kittens require constant supervision, interactive playtime, and patience. They may scratch furniture, climb curtains, and knock things over. 

❌ More Work: You'll need to train your kitten properly, discourage bad habits like biting, furniture scratching and grooming.