Breeding Maine Coons is expensive and time consuming
Maine Coons with Breeding Rights are typically $5,000 USD to $25,000+ USD.
Breeding is not just a 24/7 job, it is a complete lifestyle change — and breeders do not get paid for their time.
Ethical and responsible experienced breeders agree that it is expensive to breed the right way.
Maine Coons are popular
Maine Coons are highly sought after for their looks and family-friendly temperaments.
Maine Coons are large
Maine Coons are the largest domesticated cat. Larger cats means more litter, more food, more water, more of everything.
Well-bred Maine Coons are an investment
Well-bred pedigree pets are an investment. They may be more expensive initially, but they are healthier and have better behavior, so the cost over the pet’s lifetime for health and behavior-related issues is lower.
What is the cost of a Maine Coon Kitten?
In USA: Usually ~$4,000 USD; $2,500 USD to $15,000 USD.
In Canada: Usually ~$5,000 CAD; ranges from $2,800 CAD to $20,000 CAD.
In Europe: Usually ~€3,500 EUR; ranges from €2,000 EUR to €16,000 EUR.
Special Features - Rare Traits Cost More
Some breeders will charge the same cost regardless of the coat color, though they may only breed a limited set of coat colors. Certain traits are rare. Cats carrying these traits are more expensive to purchase for breeding, and inherently so are the kittens with these rare attributes:
Polydactyl
Championship or European Maine Coon Bloodlines
Rare coat colors
Silver Shaded
Chinchilla
Golden
High Smoke
Black Smoke
Rare Eye Colors
Blue Eyes
Odd-Eyes
Are Males More Expensive Than Females?
Generally, yes.
Males are typically 25% to 50% more expensive than females, usually ~35%.
What is the cost of an Adult Retiring Maine Coon Cat?
In USA: Usually Free to the right home or ~$1,000 USD to $1,500 USD.
In Canada: Usually Free to the right home or ~$1,500 CAD to $3,000 CAD.
In Europe: Usually Free to the right home or ~€800 EUR to €1,800 EUR.
How much does it cost to breed Maine Coons
Use the table below to see and calculate!
All costs are in USD and may vary depending on location.
Breeding is unpredictable. The costs in the following table are for educational purposes, there are a multitude of complex additional variables and risks such as breeding cats not being fertile, incompatibilities, failing the required health and behavioral screens, and so much more.
Calculations are based on 1 litter per female per year. In the future, perhaps the litters per year and the table data will be editable. Contact us if that would be helpful for you.
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Some specific item costs in the “high” range may exceed what most breeders pay, while others might be even higher, balancing out the overall expenses. For example, some may not need to build accommodations but may have their cattery wiped out by sickness.
Costs are typically far above the average and easily reach the high end. Unknown and unforeseen expenses more often than not move the total cost toward this higher range. Experienced, ethical breeders committed to preserving and improving the breed often invest in exceptionally expensive Kings and Queens for their programs. These breeders retire their cats at the right time, replacing them with unrelated lines to maintain a low Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI).
This is the bare minimum and NOT practical for raising healthy, thriving cats. It reflects a backyard breeder with no website, advertising, photos, insurance, vet support, cleaning supplies, delivery, or proper housing—or, in an unlikely case, someone who already owns a large home and runs cleaning, construction, photography, and veterinary services.