Since I’m sharing with you interesting and important facts, news and stories about animals in general and pets in particular, I made my mind to write more about breeds of cats, I hope it’ll be interesting to both owners of these breeds and future owners, who are only trying to make a decision about a breed of their pet.
Today, I will tell you more about Maine Coon Cats. So, about this breed.
The Maine Coon considered to be one of the oldest breeds and they are said to be relatives of long-haired cats in North America. Their name partly comes from a native of the state of Maine.
Europeans brought these cats with them to the new world. But climate made its deal and they became handsome and rugged cats. Maine Coons are nice and healthy breed.
Appearance
Most Maine Coon cats are tabby brown, but truly speaking, they come almost in every color except Siamese-like cats. Eye color as a rule is green and gold or their combination. Maine Coon looks like a cat from the neighborhood. These cats are big, very big, but they grow very slowly, they are muscular and have big bones. Very often they are named “Gentle giants”. “Meow” of these cats is very soft and tiny, they are perfect as pets.
Character
As a rule, Maine Coons are very sociable and participate in any actions of their owner. These cats are intelligent, adore playing. They are ideal for big families with children and other pets. Sometimes, they are even called America’s favourite cats. Personality of Maine Coons is loving, caring and very kind. More likely, this pet will love the entire family but will definitely choose a beloved owner.
Grooming
Coat of these cats is not very thick and its extremely easy to take care of it. They need combing only twice a week, thus, you’ll avoid many hairballs. Sometimes, it’s even possible to to bathe them.
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This is the cat I would have…if I was not a dog person.
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My bro, Wiggy (aka, Ludwig) is part Maine Coon. He’s my favorite cat and we get along really well. He’s almost as big as me!
Woofs, Johann
Hi, Johann! Thanks for sharing! It’s really great.
i think my cat is at least part main coon maybe full….he was a stray that came to us the end of sept.08 he has grown very rapidly and has all the same looks as a maine coon ,,maybe i can email u some pics and u ould see.
i loveee all the pictures
Maine Coon are very nice and friendly cats. They bring joy with every hour spent with them… Especially fo children – it’s so funny to look how they playing together. What is importnat – they have very good and stable character.
hi i have a 5 month old kitten and me and my partner are convinced she is a maine coon cat the more we read about them the more we think she is 1 .
sometimes it’s best to brush more often….. mine gets matted up fur usually in the belly and arm pits if i don’t and he is lazy and hardly plays……… a warningggg if you’re planning on getting a maine coon, KEEP THE FUR UNDER THE TAIL AND AROUND THE TUSH TRIMEDD….. VERY SHORT…..will be less mess later!!