Hello pinkjenny, yes 'tis a lovely name. Good for your dd. I like Alexas very much
Have found PW. Will check acc now. Thanks expectant!
Barbara, my little ones are absolutely adorable. I've uploaded pics on MN in my profile now. They are very self sufficient cats, very moderate temperament and mix very well with other humans (esp. children) and adapt well to changes. They are house cats and should be kept indoors. Their fur is long and silky and their tails look like those of a fox. They don't miaow, but make a noise that sounds more like ma, ma. They also trill when they call you or each other. It's a really high sound, quite hilarious given that they grow quite big.
Since they grow for 4 years and can be quite big they're not lap cats and don't actually enjoy being dragged around and picked up. Prostestations in the sound of ma, ma, ma follow and a bit of wriggling. Neither of ours are hissy or aggressive. Again, they are not territorial but sometimes bond with 1 person in the household more than with the others.
They are curious and love to 'help', i.e. watch you unpack, wrap gifts, dress and cook. They prefer to be near you and will follow you around, but do not like being pulled on the lap or held in ones arms.
They are very nifty with their paws and once they know how, they can open light shelf doors, etc. They enjoy playing with water but don't like getting wet.
Their coats are fairly low maintenance but you shouldn't let them go out or they pick up all sorts. Brush them once a week, or twice. Don't let them get mats or you'll have to shear it off...[ouch].
They should have special food, high quality stuff, the green Maine Coon dry food is excellent. We give them twice daily dry and lunch wet pouches. So the poo is thick. Sry, TMI. They need big crates for toilets and prefer 2, one for each cat.
Maine Coons are best acquired in pairs. They love company. They are not as nosy and rauceous as Burmese and do not have Pica (wool eating, etc.) I have a girl and a boy that are step-siblings.
Any q's, just ask. x