John Maddock

Founder & editor, MeowBeans

Founder of MeowBeans and self-confessed crazy cat man from Cheshire, UK. John researches every guide using veterinary and breed-registry sources, and shares what he’s learned living with Bean, his Maine Coon, her kittens Marshall, Max and Mila, and Jelly Bean, a rescued stray.

12 guides published · Read John’s story and meet the cats →

John and the cats

Marshall
Bean
Max
Mila
Jelly Bean

Guides by John

Max, a brown tabby kitten, and Mila, a black kitten, lying together on a shaggy rug

Buying a Maine Coon in the UK: Price, Breeders and What to Check

Max, a long-haired brown tabby, sitting on a garden sofa showing off his thick coat

Maine Coon Brushes and Combs: Which Grooming Tools Do You Need?

Bean, a silver tabby Maine Coon, nose to nose with her son Marshall, a short-haired cross

Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Cat, Siberian and Ragdoll: How to Tell Them Apart

A young tabby Maine Coon being brushed while it relaxes on a sofa

The Ultimate Guide to Maine Coon Cats Grooming With Tips and Techniques

A smoky black Maine Coon with green eyes

Maine Coon Cats Health Issues: Understanding & Preventive Care

A long-haired red tabby Maine Coon with a thick ruff, lying on a white blanket

Do Maine Coon Cats Shed a Lot? Understanding the Facts

A silver tabby Maine Coon with amber eyes and tufted ears, sitting by a window

The Complete Guide to Maine Coon Cats

A grey tabby Maine Coon with amber eyes licking its lips

What do Maine Coon Cats Eat? Complete Feeding Guide + Charts

Three Maine Coons side by side: two brown tabbies and a cream and white cat

Maine Coon Colours and Patterns: A Complete Guide

A grey tabby Maine Coon lying upside down on a windowsill, looking at the camera

The Temperament of a Maine Coon Cat: What Are the Personality Traits & Behaviours that Make These Felines Unique

Bean, a 13-year-old silver tabby Maine Coon, nose to nose with her nine-year-old son Marshall

Maine Coon Lifespan: How Long Do Maine Coon Cats Live?

A large long-haired brown tabby Maine Coon stretched out on a white floor

Maine Coon Cats Size & Weight – How Big Are Maine Coon Cats Explained + Comparisons & Size Chart