Looking for a cat that’s larger than life with a personality to match? Then look no further than a Maine Coon! These gentle giants are a popular cat breed in Australia because of their friendly, gentle, and playful nature. But does the cost of a Maine Coon match its size and popularity? Well, if you’re planning on buying a Maine Coon, you’ll need to consider more than just the purchase price to understand how much they cost. Let’s take a look at the different costs involved in owning a Maine Coon in Australia.
While a Maine Coon may be a plus-size cat in Australia, they don’t come with a plus-sized price in comparison to some other breeds. In Australia, you can purchase a Maine Coon for between $1,000 to $3,000 from a registered breeder. As a standard, local breeders would charge between $1,000 and $2,000, while your more pedigree Maine Coons would go for over $2,000.
You might be lucky enough to find a purebred Maine Coon in your local adoption shelter. In this case, the cost would be a lot less. In some cases, unregistered breeders may sell Maine Coons for lower than the standard price, but we urge you to avoid purchasing a Maine Coon from an unregistered breeder for several reasons.
Purebred Maine Coons from a registered breeder in Australia could cost you anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000, with your pedigree Maine Coons costing more. Generally, Maine Coon prices would vary depending on the breeder’s reputation, the pedigree and bloodline of the parents.
While unregistered breeders may advertise their kittens are cheaper prices, it’s best to steer clear. Not only could they be bred unethically, but you’re not really assured that the cat that is advertised is the one you will get.
As we said, if you’re lucky enough, you may find a Maine Coon at your local adoption shelter or one advertised in an adoption shelter in another state. In this case, you would be required to pay for the adoption fees, which could cost you anywhere from $100 to $600 depending on the Maine Coon’s pedigree and age.
Several factors influence the price of a Maine Coon, and we’ve touched on some of them already. Here’s a closer look at some of the factors that could influence the price of a Maine Coon from breeder to breeder:
Firstly, a breeder’s reputation can make or break the sale of a Maine Coon, and significantly impact its price. Think about it, would you consider buying a Maine Coon from a breeder with a reputation for breeding Maine Coon’s that are prone to health issues? Probably not.
The natural buyer would be inclined to only buy from breeders with a good reputation, even if the price was higher. This puts premium Maine Coons in higher demand which also contributes to why they might be more expensive.
In Australia, Maine Coon breeders are required to register before they are legally allowed to sell Maine Coons to customers. This registration ensures that they meet the breeding standards in Australia and that their breeding practices are ethical. Likewise, it also gives them credibility as breeders in Australia. Allowing them to price their Maine Coons at more competitive prices.
Maine Coon bloodlines vary from breeder to breeder. Thus, you’ll see one breeder with large, more muscular Maine Coons with a thicker coat, while others are smaller. This all comes down to the bloodline. This is why some Maine Coon are more expensive than others; because they come from a stronger, healthier bloodline with better features (health, coat quality, coat colour etc).
How available and in demand Maine Coons are also has a sway on the overall price of a Maine Coon in Australia. When demand is high, and availability is low, Maine Coon prices might be higher because they are rarer. However, if there is an excess of breeders, this makes Maine Coons more available. In this case, you’ll probably find a greater variety of Maine Coons from pedigree to your standard Maine Coon. This would also create a wider range of prices, from your premium to more affordable ones.
Maine Coons are large cats, so be prepared for the essentials to cost slightly more than they would your average cat equipment would cost. Here are some essentials you may want to get your Maine Coon and how much they will cost:
Following the initial cost of a Maine Coon and the cost of getting its essentials, you’ll also need to think about some of the ongoing costs that you will need to pay regularly. Here are some Maine Coon maintenance costs to factor in before you buy one:
How much do you think Maine Coons eat? As larger cats, it’s safe to assume that they will eat significantly more than your average cat would. Maine Coons weigh between 6 to 12g or more, depending on how you feed them. Because of this weight, they must consume between 100 to 250g of food daily. This may vary depending on the nutritional value of the food you feed them and the diet you have them on. Here are some estimates for you to consider:
Like any pet, your Maine Coon will need to take a visit to the vet a few times a year to have their annual health check done, get their vaccinations for deworming or parasite protection, or if they have an emergency health issue. You may also want to put them on vet insurance in case of emergencies resulting in heavy veterinary bills. Here are some of the costs you can expect:
Like most cats, the Maine Coon is fairly good at cleaning itself. Still, you may want to have your Maine Coon professionally groomed, including a wash (if they allow it, that is), a brush, and having their nails trimmed. Here is what this might cost you in Australia:
Training a Maine Coon, is it possible? Cats are independent by nature, which makes training slightly challenging. However, you wouldn’t train a Maine Coon the same way you would try to train a dog. Rather, you would train them to develop habits that suit their environment, like where to go to the toilet, areas they can and can’t, how to respond when you call them a certain way, etc. Here are some training costs that you might want to consider:
Having a Maine Coon will certainly turn a few heads as people walk past your house. It’ll also feel like you have a little lion walking around. Regardless of the pros, we still recommend that you consider the full costs of owning a Maine Coon before you buy one. That means considering their purchase price, the cost of essentials, how much it costs to feed a Maine Coon, their annual vet bills, and their grooming or training needs.
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