The Maine Coon is an ancient natural breed of North America, and for this reason he is considered the cat of the Maine, of which he is the official cat.
The name comes from Maine, the State of New England where he used to live, and from Raccoon, because of his furry tail like a raccoon.
There is a legend telling that the Maine Coon was born after an impossible love between a raccoon and a wild cat of the forests of Maine.
According to another tale, the founder of the breed would be the cat’ of Marie Antoinette, which was sent from United States to protect her from French revolutionaries.
Maine Coon isn’t afraid of cold temperatures because of his fur.
Everything on him tell about his capability to live in a could place.
Big, rectangular shape and muscled body, boned structure.
Males are, more than females, the expression of power and strength.
Big foots, rounded and tufted are useful to walk on the fresh snow.
Development of the cats is very low and until 3-4 years of age. Females are smaller than males who can reach the weight of 9 kilos.The Maine Coon is a big cat, also known as the gentle giant. He is sociable, affectionate and curious, for he is very attached to his human, but also to the rest of the family and has no problem in living with other animals (Maine Coon cats or other or with a dog).
Big foots, rounded and tufted are useful to walk on the fresh snow.
Development of the cats is very low and until 3-4 years of age. Females are smaller than males who can reach the weight of 9 kilos.The Maine Coon is a big cat, also known as the gentle giant. He is sociable, affectionate and curious, for he is very attached to his human, but also to the rest of the family and has no problem in living with other animals (Maine Coon cats or other or with a dog).
The physical characteristics of the breed are: large head, square muzzle, large ears set high on the skull to the base covered by abundant clumps of fur.
The tail, thick and flowing is as long as the body, the coat is dense and the hair is silky and shiny.
