Maine
Coon Cat Weight:
14-18 lbs. Color
- Maine Coons come in a large variety of colors and patterns, with tabbies the
most numerous at shows. Tabbies and Tabby & Whites are more common than solids
and more exotic colors and patterns. Eyes
- Should be shades of green, gold, green--gold, or copper. Blue-eyes or odd-eyes
are allowed for white or bi-color patterned cats. Appearance
- Maine Coons are medium to large rugged cats with a heavy bone structure. Mature
male Maine Coons can weight as much as 18 to 20 pounds. Their heavy coat varies
in length, which is what gives them a shaggy appearance. Maine Coons have a distinctive
squareness to the muzzle, large tufted ears, and large, round, well-tufted paws.
Personality - Maine
Coons are friendly and fun-loving. The Maine Coon tends to be cautious with strangers,
but is loving and thoughtful with their family. Despite their large bodies, Maine
Coons have tiny voices that squeak and chirp. Maine Coons are especially good
with children and dogs and have always been a popular and sought after companion.
Breed Fact - The
Maine Coon Cat is the native American longhaired cat and was recognized as a specific
breed in Maine where they were held in high regard for their mousing talents.
Through nature's own breeding program, this breed has developed into a sturdy
cat ideally suited to the harsh winters and varied seasons of the region. |