They are affectionate, playful animals that typically get along extremely well with children, other cats and even dogs. Most Maine Coons are highly trainable and can easily be taught to walk on a harness and leash. This is an extroverted, outgoing, sociable breed, with a loving nature, a kind disposition and a keen intellect. The Maine Coon is known in the cat fancy as a "gentle giant", much like the Great Dane is known in the dog fancy by that same nickname. With a long, shaggy coat that lays close to the body, a bushy long tail, tufted paw pads and large ears adorned with furry tufts and "lynx tips" on top, their build reflects the Maine Coon's origins in the cold Northeast. This ranking has changed once again in recent years and the Maine Coon is now once again "America's Cat.Maine Coons are known for their large size, with females averaging up to 16 pounds and males up to 18, with some tipping the scales at 20-plus pounds. Leo kept winning at the Boston cat shows until 1900 when he was defeated by his own son.Īfter this, the love affair with the Persian began, and the Maine Coon cat dropped into second place in popularity. The show career for the Maine Coon cat began in New York in 1895 when the best cat award was given to a tabby Maine Coon named Leo. The cats they carried on their ships most likely left the ship either permanently or just for a little shore leave, bred with the existing native cats, and ultimately created a breed of their own. This breed probably was introduced by seamen who sailed into New England. The Maine Coon cat is considered the only longhair breed native to the United States.
Usually this grooming is easy to do if she is trained at a young age that this is fun.
She should be brushed to make certain that her fur does not tangle, and she should be combed to smooth her coat. The Maine Coon's coat needs daily attention. Being a larger and heavier cat, she can knock things over without meaning to do so. She loves interactive play and she will play with every family member. Cat trees and perches should be available and she needs adequate running room. The Maine Coon must have adequate exercise. This breed has a tendency to become soft or overweight if not carefully monitored. The Maine Coon’s nutrition should be carefully controlled. When she runs, she can be quite loud but her soft, quiet voice reassures you that this lion is truly a lamb. She loves her parents and adapts to any environment as long as she has some exercise room. Personality:ĭespite her size and history, the Maine Coon cat is sweet tempered and gentle. 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. The coat of the Maine Coon is heavy but silky. The chest is broad, and the legs are thick. The profile shows a slight dip under the large eyes. Originally she was an outdoor cat, and later became a working breed who kept barns and homes clear of rodents. The Maine Coon is a heavily boned, muscular cat. For these reasons, she may look much larger than she is. The body is long and rectangular and the tail is also long.
The Maine Coon is medium to large, and males are larger than females.
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