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Suitable for:
Families looking for an outgoing and affectionate cat
Temperament:
Smart, playful, vocal, and people-oriented
The Maine Coon and Siamese cat breeds are two of the most easily recognizable cat breeds out there! So, it makes perfect sense that kittens with one Maine Coon parent and one Siamese parent will be just as adorable, if not more so. Blend the playful and outgoing nature of the Maine Coon with the talkative and affectionate Siamese, and you might just find your perfect cat!
If you’re ready to learn more about this incredible mix, our guide is designed to fill you in on all the details.
Before you met those fluffy little kittens, make sure you’ve got what it takes to become the owner of a Maine Coon Siamese mix. These cats love their owners and they also love to play. You might find they need more entertaining than your average cat.
This mix is also often quite large, taking after their Maine Coon parent. Make sure you can provide plenty of sturdy playthings for them to jump on and enjoy.
What’s the Price of Maine Coon & Siamese Kittens?
The price of Maine Coon and Siamese mix kittens will be less than their purebred parents, but you can still expect to pay between $150-400. You may find backyard breeders offering kittens for less, but it’s always best to be cautious when selecting a kitten from an unplanned litter. The parent cats may not have had any health checks to ensure that they’re suitable for breeding, which increases the chances of your kitten suffering from health problems.
Any reputable breeder will be more than happy to allow you to meet both parent cats, inspect their facilities, and request a veterinary check-up before you purchase your kitten. You might also like to ask for references from previous customers. It’s possible to find Maine Coon and Siamese mix kittens in rescue shelters, so be sure to ask around in your local area.
3 Little-Known Facts About Maine Coon & Siamese Mix Cats
1. You never know what you’re going to get
As with any mixed breed, the kittens can inherit a blend of traits from both their parent breeds. This won’t always be a 50/50 split. Some Maine Coon Siamese mix kittens may resemble their larger and fluffier Maine Coon parent, while others look more like an elegant and svelte Siamese. Still others will blend characteristics of both breeds. The same goes for their temperament. When choosing a mixed breed kitten, it’s always best to make sure you like both parent breeds and can cope with whatever special requirements each breed has.
2. Maine Coons are the oldest American breed
There are many legends surrounding exactly how the Maine Coon breed came into existence, including that their forefathers bred with either raccoons or Bobcats! While that is unlikely to be true, it’s also thought that they may descend from cats brought over either by Vikings or a ship organized by Marie Antoinette. Genetic analysis has revealed links to the Norwegian Forest Cat, so Vikings may be the most likely answer!
3. Siamese cats are vocal and intelligent
You should only get a Maine Coon and Siamese mix kitten if you’re prepared for a running commentary on every aspect of your day. These cats love to talk and they’re quite loud!
The parent breeds of Maine Coon and Siamese mix cat: Left – Maine Coon; Right – Siamese (Image Credit: Shutterstock)
Temperament & Intelligence of the Maine Coon & Siamese
Both Maine Coon and Siamese cats are extremely intelligent, and their personalities are often compared to dogs. They love company and do best in households where someone will be home for most of the day to keep them entertained and make sure their food bowl never sits empty for too long!
Siamese cats can be clingier than Maine Coons, so if your kitten ends up inheriting this trait, then they can develop separation anxiety if left alone for long periods. Both breeds are also vocal, but the Siamese is louder and more demanding, while the Maine Coon is quieter, using chirps and trills more than loud meows or yowls.
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Are These Cats Good for Families? 👪
A Maine Coon Siamese mix kitten will make a wonderful family pet. They love affection and are confident enough to cope with visitors or live in a busy household. They enjoy interacting with young children, as long as the latter know how to safely play with a cat and to leave them alone when they’ve had enough.
The confident and outgoing character of both the Maine Coon and the Siamese means a mixed breed kitten will likely get along well with other pets. Their playful nature means they enjoy having a friend to play with and keep them company when everyone is out of the house.
It’s easiest to introduce them to a dog when your kitten is as young as possible; this way, they usually adapt well to living with canines. Keep the initial introductions short and allow each pet time to get used to the sights and smells of the other before you expect them to spend more time together.
Maine Coons have a higher prey drive than Siamese cats, and care should always be taken to keep pet rodents in a separate area of the house.
If your mixed breed kitten ends up large like their Maine Coon parent, then they may mature slower than most other breeds. Make sure you feed them a high-quality and protein-rich kitten food for at least the first 12 months, and then ask your vet to assess whether they can move to an adult food. Always choose the best-quality food that you can afford, and look for brands that use real meat protein as the first ingredient.
Exercise 🐈
Your Maine Coon Siamese mix kitten will have plenty of energy, so you’ll need to give them plenty of exercise to burn it off! Make sure you provide them with plenty of toys and spend at least 30 minutes per day playing with them. Leave interactive toys out while you’re away from home so your cat can entertain themselves.
It’s also important to offer plenty of environmental enrichment, including perches to climb, boxes to hide in, and even an outdoor cat enclosure if you keep your cat indoors. A bored cat may develop undesirable behaviors, like scratching the furniture or urinating in inappropriate places.
Maine Coon Siamese mix kittens will be intelligent, so they are the perfect candidates for training sessions. Using positive reinforcement, you can teach your kitten all kinds of cool tricks, including sit, shake paws, and roll over!
This breed will also enjoy learning how to go for walks on a leash and harness. Make sure you spend plenty of time training before you start taking your cat outside.
Grooming ✂️
Depending on whether your cat inherits a long-haired or short-haired coat, your grooming routine may be easy or more involved.
A short-haired cat will only need a brush every week or so, while a long-haired cat will need brushing at least twice a week and probably more as they’re shedding.
Your grooming routine should also include checking your cat’s nails and ears at least once a week. Trim or clean as necessary. Common health problems with cats are dental issues, so it’s a good idea to brush your cat’s teeth at least once a week, more often if you can.
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Health and Conditions 🏥
As a general rule, mixed breed kittens are usually healthier than their purebred counterparts. That said, the Siamese and the Maine Coon can both suffer from a few different health conditions, though the Siamese is more prone to these than the Maine Coon. These lists may look long but they combine the health conditions most commonly seen in both the Siamese and Maine Coon.
By crossing two purebred cats, the genetic diversity of the kittens is increased, and as a result, they’re usually healthier as a result. It’s still a good idea to invest in regular health checks, stay on top of teeth cleaning, and keep annual vaccinations up to date.
Minor Conditions
Obesity
Asthma
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Dermatitis
Megaesophagus
Feline hyperesthesia syndrome
Convergent strabismus
Nystagmus
Feline asthma
Serious Conditions
Hip dysplasia
Arthritis
SMA
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Progressive retinal atrophy
Amyloidosis
Thymoma
Lymphoma
Mast cell tumors
Male vs. Female
Male cats are generally more affectionate than females, especially if they’ve been neutered. They’re usually also slightly larger, and if your kitten takes after their Maine Coon parent, then this can mean you end up with quite a sizeable cat!
Female cats are usually more independent and may not choose to interact with strangers or people outside of their family unit. Remember that all cats are individuals with unique personalities! Your cat’s temperament may be completely different from what’s seen as “typical” for their sex or breed. It’s always best to choose your new kitten based on their personality and temperament, rather than choosing them because they’re male or female.
Final Thoughts
The Maine Coon and Siamese mix is a great combination that usually results in intelligent, affectionate, and outgoing kittens. Siamese cats are often petite and svelte, while Maine Coon cats are large and muscular. Your kitten could be anywhere on the scale between these two!
They may also inherit a long– or short-haired coat, in many different colors, potentially including the classic color-point of the Siamese breed. Mixed breed kittens can inherit any combination of physical and character traits from their parent breeds, so as long as you love both the Maine Coon and the Siamese breeds, your new hybrid kitten is bound to delight your whole family!
Featured Image Credit: Left – Daniel Zopf, Unsplash; Right – Altsva, Shutterstock
Emma is a freelance writer, specializing in writing about pets, outdoor pursuits, and the environment. Originally from the UK, she has lived in Costa Rica and New Zealand before moving to a smallholding in Spain with her husband, their 4-year-old daughter, and their dogs, cats, horses, and poultry. When she’s not writing, Emma can be found taking her dogs for walks in the rolling fields around their home…and usually, at least some of the cats come along, too! Emma is passionate about rescuing animals and providing them with a new life after being abandoned or abused. As well as their own four rescue dogs, she also fosters dogs for re-homing, providing them with love and training while searching for their forever homes.
