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History
and origin:
The
Maine Coon originates from the northern
United States, living as a wild animal.
There are several myths about this large
cat, probably the largest breeding cat in
the world. Stories like it being a cross
between a raccoon and an ordinary cat,
thereby coon, quite an imaginary story,
but biologically impossible. Another story
tells that they?re the result of the
import of longhaired french cats,
belonging to Marie Antoniette of france,
delivered to the states while she was
planning to escape the revolution, living
among the local cats ending out with the
result we know today. No matter what story
is true the Maine Coon is now considered
by the americans to be another of their
national animals.
Description:
Temperament:
The
Maine Coons has a clown like personality.
They are very curious creatures, always
into everything. They leave nothing
unexplored. They are highly people
oriented cats, relaxed and very easy going.
Often known for their kind disposition,
great intelligence and especially for good
companionship, the Maine Coons is a
companion for life.
Body:
The
neck should be medium-long in size with a
broad chest. A Maine Coons body should be
muscular and long, creating a rectangular
appearance. A female typically weighs
between 10 to 12 pounds and the males 13
to 18 pounds, some males have been seen to
exceed 24 pounds, without being
excessively fat, they
are rare, usually neutered, but they do
exist.
Head:
The
head should be slightly longer than it is
wide. The muzzle should be square, the
nose and the chin perpendicular to one
another. A slight concave profile with
high cheekbones. Large, round, expressive
eyes set on a slightly oblique angle. Eye
colour can be green, gold, or copper,
except for white cats, their eye colour
may be blue, gold or even odd-eyed. Large
expressive ears wide based and moderately
pointed, set high on the head https://www.top10omega.com
approximately an ears length apart. Tufts
and Lynx tips desirable.
Legs
and Paws:
The
legs should be medium in length with
large, well tufted paws.
Tail:
The
tail of a Maine Coon should be at least as
long as the body with full flowing fur
Coat
and colours:
The
Maine Coon is a semi-longhaired cat. The
coat is shaggy, not even. Short on the
shoulders, increasing gradually in length
on the sides and back, shaggy on the belly
and ending with a full set britches. The
coat is almost maintenance free, combing
weekly is all that is needed. The Maine
Coons come in a wide variety of colors
except for pointed colors such as the
Siamese.
In
case you?re interested in viewing these
magnificent animals in real life, go to a
catshow where you?ll find them proudly
represented in great numbers. |
