Typical Maine Coon colours are brown tabby, black, white, blue, and cream. The two rarest Maine Coon colours are gold and silver. They're brought about by a rare inhibitor gene that causes the loss of pigmentation in the undercoat.

Adopting or purchasing a Maine Coon cat The cost of a Maine Coon kitten from a reputable breeder will be higher; the average price range of purchasing from a purebred Maine Coon breeder with a cattery could be anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000.

It is believed Maine Coon cats are descendants of domestic short-haired cats that bred with Scandinavian cats brought to North America by Norsemen. As such, the Maine Coon cat may be related to the Norwegian Forest Cat.

According to the Guiness World Records, the biggest cat in the world was a Maine Coon named Mymains Stewart Gilligan (aka Stewie). The cat measured 123 cm (48.5 in) long, making them one of the largest domestic cats ever.