I get asked pretty frequently about kitten personalities, so I thought it would be helpful to try and elaborate more on that here. I am certainly not claiming to be an expert and what follows below are only my observations. As with anything, there can be exceptions to the rule but I have yet to see it. The ‘rule’ being, that Maine Coons are the silliest, sassiest, chattiest, friendliest, most out going, playful, best pet you’ll ever have cat!
In my opinion, as kittens grow, their personalities go through several different developmental stages.
The first stage is from about 3-5 weeks of age. During this time, their main interest is in their mother and siblings. They will acknowledge you and see what you are about but they would much rather play with one another.
Stage 2 is usually from about 6-8 weeks, where they become much more interested in their environment. During this time they love to explore. EVERYTHING is new and scary and fun and WAY more interesting than a person. Curiosity is through the roof, they are on high alert and may come across shy or flighty. Not to worry though, once they feel comfortable and safe in their surroundings, they have entered the final stage.
Stage 3, now YOU are far more interesting and worthy of their time and attention. Be ready for long couch snuggles, extended play sessions and a new shadow under your feet!
I will say though that you should be prepared for your kitten to regress some as they transition to their forever home. For a lighthearted post on what you can expect when adding a Maine Coon kitten to your family, check THIS out.