MARBLE CITY MAINE COONS
FAQ Marble City Maine Coons
Q: Do you have kittens available?
A: MCMC will post our kitten availability when our kittens are ten weeks old. We will post on our social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Doing so gives the kittens time to begin their development and form personalities. We also leave this time for our observations regarding our future breeding program before we open availability.
Q: How much $$$ are your kittens?
A: MCMC kittens are $3,600.00 - $3,800.00
MCMC will collect a $1,000.00 deposit to hold your kitten. This is a non-refundable fee.
Cost of kitten: $3,600.00 - $3,800.00
NRF Deposit ($1,000.00)
Balance Due: $2,600.00 - $2,800.00
Due at pickup or delivery
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NOTE: Tennessee residents are subject to a tax of 9.25%.
Q: How do I reserve a kitten for purchase from Marble City, Maine Coons?
A: You can find the MCMC reservation and purchasing process on our website: https://MarbleCityMaineCoons.com. On the Menu, select Kitten Reservation Process for Marble City Maine Coons.
Q: How do I ensure I get the "BIGGEST" cat when choosing it as a kitten?
A: Short answer. YOU DON'T! Maine Coon ownership is not about competing for the "GIANT" cat. The breed is already more significant than a domestic, which averages between (7-11lb). Something to be aware of is that acquiring a cat solely for its size can lead to more unethical breeders producing larger cats, which in turn can result in severe bone problems. As ethical breeders, we're seeing an alarming increase in hip problems, spine problems, and arthritis, and more and more "BIG/GIANT" cats need surgery or lifelong pain relief. Instead, look for a healthy Maine Coon, from healthy, average-sized parents and a breeder who breeds for health and temperament, not size.
Q: If I select a male kitten versus a female kitten, will the male be bigger?
A: No, this varies with the individual kitten/cat. Healthy weights for a fully grown Maine Coon overlap: males are typically 13-20 lbs, and females are generally 9-17 lbs. As long as the cat is healthy and has good body condition, their giantness doesn't matter. Again, look for a healthy Maine Coon, from healthy, average-sized parents and a breeder who breeds for health and temperament, not size.
Q: I've seen where a Maine Coon will grow until they are five years old; is this true?
A: Yes and no. Some confusion exists between 'fully grown' and 'fully developed'; the assumption is that they are the same, when in fact they are very different. Like all cats, Maine Coons will reach their average weight at around 18 months old. There is a slight weight gain between 18 and 24 months, but by that point, your Maine Coon will have reached its healthy weight. If your Maine Coon continues to put on significant weight after this point, you may need to revisit your current diet.
This can become unhealthy and significantly reduce the cat's lifespan.
Maine Coons will continue to develop until they're around four (4) years old, and that development is generally filling out. They will transition from relatively slender to quite muscular, and their facial features will become more pronounced. To help with perspective, think of this as an older teenager transitioning into an adult. The changes are only slight and gradual until you look at them one day, and they look a bit more mature than they did the day before.
Q: Is a male Maine Coon more affectionate than a female?
A: No, as the saying goes, "Boys will be boys and girls will be girls"! As you might imagine, a male can be quite the bully and rough, often preferring to play more than cuddle. Girls, on the other hand, are more loving and more flexible. This would typically indicate that the female is easygoing and affectionate. The truth is that affection is genuinely based on the breed lines; standoffish, nervous, or skittish parents often produce the same standoffish kittens, and more loving parents tend to produce more loving kittens. Breeder socialization is also crucial; kittens must be well-handled and introduced to various social interactions with humans and other pets. If breeders are committed to producing a well-adjusted kitten, their kittens will have received this from birth, which helps with affection levels.