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. This gives the kittens time to develop and form personalities. We also use this time to observe 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 9.25% tax. 

 

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.

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Q: Do you ever have adult Maine Coons for sale/available?

       A: Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: From time to time, Marble City Maine Coons may have an adolescent, retired adult, or an adult requiring a very specific home available for placement.

Adult placement differs from our regular kitten reservation process. Because we know these cats personally, their temperaments, routines, preferences, and individual needs, we prioritize finding the home best suited for each cat.

An adolescent is just a kitten that has been with us for six months or more. If female, we will microchip and spay her. If male and older than eight to ten months, we will also neuter and microchip him at this point. Some adults may simply be retiring from our breeding program, while others may have specific environmental or behavioral needs that make certain homes more appropriate than others.​

• ADOLESCENT Kitten - An aged kitten still searching for their forever home.

• RETIRED Adult – Healthy adults retiring from MCMC's breeding program and ready for their permanent homes for the next chapter of their lives.

• SPECIAL Placement Adult - Adults who need a specific home environment based on their temperament, history, or behavioral needs.

If we currently have any adolescents or adults seeking a home, you can learn more about our Adult Placement Program and any available adults here: ADULT CATS

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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 7-11 lb. Be aware that buying a cat solely for its size can encourage unethical breeders to produce larger cats, which can lead to 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 in good body condition, its size 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. They may gain a little weight between 18 and 24 months, but by then your Maine Coon will have reached a healthy weight. If your Maine Coon continues to gain significant weight after that, you may need to revisit its diet. 

This can become unhealthy and significantly reduce the cat's lifespan. 

Maine Coons continue to develop until around four (4) years old, and that development generally involves filling out. They will transition from relatively slender to quite muscular, and their facial features will become more pronounced. For perspective, think of this as an older teenager transitioning into an adult. The changes are slight and gradual until you look at them one day and they look a bit more mature than 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. Affection is genuinely based on the breed lines; standoffish, nervous, or skittish parents often produce standoffish kittens, while 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 receive this from birth, which can help with affection levels.