Are Maine Coons lap cats?

Are Maine Coons lap cats?

​For many cat owners out there, these "gentle giants", as we like to call them, are one of the preferred cat species to own. They are all about the cuddles, but are Maine Coon cats lap cats?

Maine Coons are famous for their kind and loving characters. 

Some Maine Coons love laying on their owners lap, others don't. Statistically, only 30.4% of owners claim their Maine Coons are a lap cat, with the rest stating their cat prefers to lay beside, or nearby them.

On occasion, some Maine Coons will enjoy cuddles on owners laps, though in general this cat breed isn't likely to be a regular lap cat.

Whilst this particular cat breed will undoubtedly get close to their owners' hearts, they might show their affection in different ways other than sitting on a person's lap.

Some Maine Coons are lap cats, whilst others aren't.

Understandably, many potential owners would love to know for definite if the kitten they are buying will have a tendency towards being a lap cat, or not.

However, unless you are a clairvoyant, this simply isn't possible to know in the beginning.

With time, love and affection though, you will soon discover your own Maine Coons personal preferences on the matter.

Despite being known as one of the friendliest cat species, Maine Coons will not necessarily sit on their owner's lap.

So the answer to 'are Maine Coon cats lap cats' is divided between both yes and no.

They will almost certainly like to be near you, but depending upon your own individual Maine Coons personal preferences, they might not necessarily sit on your lap.

What we can say with certainty, however, is that Maine Coons love the company of their human guardians, and may be tempted to rest in their laps from time to time.

Blue and white polydactyl male kitten at 4 weeks old. His parents are Wren and Roman.