Characteristics

The Maine Coon is the Native American longhaired cat and was recognized as a specific breed in Maine, where they are held in high regard for their musing talents. Maine Coons are very intelligent and they are good-natured. Maine Coons are very good with children and dogs. They are extremely sociable and become devoted to their owners. They are very playful, and very intelligent and independent. They also are extremely adaptable cats and they love to run free, playing happily with feline and human friends.

Physical description

The Maine Coon’s body shape is muscular and rugged. Maine Coons come in a vast range of different colors and patterns- solids, tabbies, tortoiseshells, chinchilla, cameos, smokes, in white, black, blue, red, and cream. The Maine Coon’s big fluffy tail accounts for the “Coon”part of their name. At one time, many people believed that they were descended from a cross between a cat and a raccoon, which has a thick tail and is called a coon for short.

Grooming

Grooming is not demanding, but the long hair on the Maine Coon's stomach tends to tangle tends to tangle they should be brushed and combed at least once a week, with any knots teased out. Maine Coons love to be brushed.

Temperament

Maine Coons are very good natured. They love to get attention from their owners. Maine Coons get along with people and other cats. Maine Coons are very good with children and dogs. They are very intelligent and social. They love to be outside. They are excellent hunters.