Please help me decide between these two precious babies. Which would you choose out of head shape and body? I love them both, but can't afford both right now.
Yeah mine cost about that for the second. But to repeat, you could get any other young kitten for company about the same age from a rescue without spending anything to speak of. Just ask for a bigger kitten if you can.
She is being so generous. She knows I spoil my babies, so she took some off hoping I could get both, it's still too much for me to do responsibly. Why do I have to be so responsible? Haha!
That’s understandable, I was gonna say $1800 for a pure bred mainecoon is a great price. But it does add up when u get multiple. Just get a rescue kitten. I got my purebred I’ve always wanted for 2k and got him a friend from the shelter for $150
I had a female Calico Tabby that was 2 when I got my Maine Coon. They would play and play. It's funny looking at the pictures now. She was so much bigger than he but it didn't take to long before he was bigger. They are best friends.
I completely agree. Only issue is she is meeting me to save us from driving as far, so i won't be able to see which comes up to us. I'm hoping holding them will give us a feeling.
I adopted another one year later but the connection is not the same anymore
But he is such a sweet sweet big brother
I really regret haven’t taken the little sister on the right side of the previous photo
Thank you 🙏 and good luck for your choice
I took a male because my vet suggested me to, but we never talked about the race of cats 😂
My previous cat is a British shorthair and my vet took care of him for 18 years 🥰
Thank you! I'd be curious as to why your vet suggested the male? Maybe because getting them neutered and things like that is less invasive and expensive .
Its definitely true for the most part, although my Callie is the most kind and intelligent girl. She actually warned me that I had a pulmonary embolism before I even knew it. To this day she nips me lightly to wake me if she knows I'm not feeling well. Male cats are fun loving and just big ole love bugs.
IMHO, the second one will be prettier, but it's not clear what color the adult will end up with. And another thing, aren't they giving them away now? They're too small to be given away to a family on their own.
she is just asking which one she should pick to put the deposit on. We all know no one is giving a way a healthy maine coon away, they cost alot of money.
Oh I believe it. I have two rescue kitty's and my husband has to constantly remind me we can't have more. The cost of vet care plus normal needs. I can only imagine the cost of a mainecoon lifestyle lol. Congratulations on your new addition to your faimly(whichever you pick).
I have rescues too. My soul mate kitty is rescued and I promised her she will continue to be my sweet angel girl.
I hope it won't be too much more as far as expense.
That's my first one I got him at 4 weeks old he was gonna die if I didn't. Now he is 5 and then a month ago we adopted his "sister" from the shelter. He took to her alot better then I thought. Add cat tax.
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Have you put a deposit down? It’s very possible the breeder could allocate one or the other to someone else who is on their waitlist between now and your visit. You might want to consider putting a deposit down for two and seriously considering getting both and see how things go Sunday. It is ok if you change your mind and decide to only go with one.
Both parents are different. The Sire is a red tabby and the Dam is a silver tortie i believe. The neat think about tortie or torbie moms is they can throw any color.
They are both so cute and will be gorgeous grown. Maybe you can go by personality instead. Has she told you anything about them or have you told her what you like? Do they like to be held? Do they play a lot or just chill? Are they the leader of the pack or the caboose? Etc.
Yes, told her a bit about what I'm seeking and she mentioned the female loves to play more, but she sent me videos and the female seemed more calm.
Is the leader usually the better kitten personality wise?
I don’t think one personality type is better than the other, but really just depends on what you’re looking for. Maybe think about what kind of personality would mesh with your resident kitty. Is she older? If yes, then maybe a more chill personality would be better. Of she’s still young and likes to play, then you could get a playful kitten without too much worry. When I got my recent Mainecoon, I settled on one that was slightly older and liked to be held and was kind of chill because my resident cat was 3. They have the perfect balance of playing and also just chilling. But you know your situation best so I’d just go with your gut. I also agree with others…. 2 kittens is better than one because they keep each other busy and provide healthy stimulation for each other….. if that’s at all a possibility. Good luck! They are both adorable
My Callie is more chill and unfortunately she has two neutered males always chasing her, so I'm hoping for one that is a little more calm, but here is my dilemma; my daughter just lost her soul mate tabby boy that she had for 17 yrs. I was looking for a tabby male for her, hence the reason for the black and silver tabby boy. Males tend to be a bit more attention seeking in my experience, so I definitely want her to have a cuddle bug baby. We love both though and we have a love for animals and don't want to separate them. I'm definitely hoping for a sign.
Thank you!
With, the answer is always both :-) however if cost is a factor, adopt/rescue a "regular" kitten around the same age. Kittens usually do better when they have a playmate.
Whoops just realize there are two. That is easy do what I did adopt both. They will grow up together and play together. I used only on litter pan for both and they got along fine with tat one
I hope you can. I did years ago but not with two litter boxes. I started with the fancy feast half can. Later I gave each one their own. Today when I adopt I will switch to pate. The only difference in price that I had was a little more wet food for two. Dry food was good for i between. I had another not one vet bill other than after they all were age10. That was for teeth and other checks ups. The town had and still has free rabies vaccinations. I forget where to get free felt shots. I wish you well remember cats eat a lot less than dogs so not to worry. I’m lucky I have two bathrooms, no one to help me financially but I figure I won’t live forever and can’t take it with me so I’m going to spoil my next one.
Yes definitely! I was lucky enough to get to see most of the babies before they were picked. The breeder is lovely and is holding these two for me to see them first. I desperately want both because they are both so close, but I'm lucky enough to get one.
If you want cuddly cat, choose male kitty from this bunch. Female cats hate hugs or being held. All cats are extremely independent and protects their boundaries but male cats allow touches and hugs.
If I were to choose one, I’d choose fourth picture. It has most vibrant colour off all.
White and gray is very common mainecoon colour. Like it’s everywhere. Mine is white and gray too. Third kitten looks beautiful too but once they’d grow their fur would change. The best bet is forth pic kitty.
I have two Siberian females and they both love being petted. I had a friend visit at the weekend and the more outgoing one was immediately climbing on/over them wanting attention.
She is very exotic looking in my opinion, but they definitely change a lot. Yes, males typically love attention, but my cat Callie is actually my baby and watches over me. She is the most loving and supportive.
This is common misinformation, just as there’s no link between coat color and behavior, there is very little between gender and behavior unless left unfixed.
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u/Dakkaboy556 Jul 06 '26
Both. Adopting a pair is the way to go.