Maine Coon Prices
How much is a Maine Coon? A Comprehensive Guide for 2025.
How much does it cost to buy a Maine Coon?
The following prices are for Maine Coons as a pet (not for breeding).
Kittens
| Location | Lowest Cost | Average Cost | Higher Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | $2,500 USD | $4,000 USD | $15,000 USD |
| Canada | $2,800 CAD | $5,000 CAD | $20,000 CAD |
| Europe | €2,000 EUR | €3,500 EUR | €16,000 EUR |
Retiring Adult Cats
| Location | Lowest Cost | Average Cost | Higher Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Free to the right home | $1,000 USD | $2,000 USD |
| Canada | Free to the right home | $1,500 CAD | $3,000 CAD |
| Europe | Free to the right home | €800 EUR | €1,800 EUR |
Why Do Maine Coons Cost So Much?
Why are Maine Coons so Expensive?
“People [...] assume that breeders must be making a profit. It's hard to understand how expensive breeding is without actually trying it.”
— Dr. Liz (Hansen) Brown, The Non-Profit Business of Breeding Cats
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 and features. 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%.
Why another place is selling for really cheap?
Deals that are too-good-to-be-true
Scammers often sell cats below $1000.
There is a chance that if you are a repeat customer, or buying multiple cats, or there is a problem with the cat, that prices may be lower, but keep this rule of thumb in mind.
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.