Main Coon Cat Breed

Maine Coon Cat Information and Personality Traits

A sweet tempered cat, the Main Coon is a highly adaptable to any enviroment and feachures a heavy, but silky coat.
The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. The breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.

Main Coon At a glance

The Maine Coon cat is considered the only longhair breed native to the U.S.

Weight range

Male: large: >12 lbs
Female: medium: 8-12 lbs

Eye color

Copper, Green, Gold, Odd-eyed

Coat

Length: Long
Characteristics: Straight
Colors: White, Black, Blue, Red, Cream, Brown, Silver, Tortoiseshell, Bluecream, Golden
Pattern: Solid Color, Tortoiseshell, Bicolor, Tricolor/Calico, Tabby, Smoke, Shaded
Less Allergenic: No
Overall Grooming Needs: High

Expectations:

Longevity Range: 9-13 yrs.
Social/Attention Needs: Moderate, High
Tendency to Shed: High

Club recognition:

Cat Association Recognition: CFA, ACFA , FIFe, TICA
Prevalence: Common

The Maine Coon is medium to large, and males are larger than females. The body is long and rectangular and the tail is also long. For these reasons, she may look much larger than she is.
The Maine Coon is a heavily boned, muscular cat. Originally she was an outdoor cat, and later became a working breed who kept barns and homes clear of rodents. The head is large with tall ears. The profile shows a slight dip under the large eyes. The chest is broad, and the legs are thick.
The coat of the Maine Coon is heavy but silky. An interesting characteristic is that the coat is shaggy and drapes longer on the stomach and behind the legs (britches) but is shorter over the shoulders.

Personality

Despite her size and history, the Maine Coon cat is sweet tempered and gentle. She loves her parents and adapts to any environment as long as she has some exercise room. When she runs, she can be quite loud but her soft, quiet voice reassures you that this lion is truly a lamb.

Living With

The Maine Coon is nutrition should be carefully controlled. This breed has a tendency to become soft or overweight if not carefully monitored. The Maine Coon must have adequate exercise. Cat trees and perches should be available and she needs adequate running room. She loves interactive play and she will play with every family member. Being a larger and heavier cat, she can knock things over without meaning to do so. The Maine Coon's coat needs daily attention. She should be brushed to make certain that her fur does not tangle, and she should be combed to smooth her coat. Usually this grooming is easy to do if she is trained at a young age that this is fun.

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