For many years, Maine Coons were considered the largest representatives of the cat breeds. Despite the fact that new large pets have appeared in felinology, this breed still remains very popular all over the world and in our country.
The sizes can be medium, but more often large. Today they are one of the largest cats intended for keeping at home. Despite their impressive size and stern appearance, Maine Coons are very friendly to people, strongly attached to their owner, while maintaining feline dignity and independence.
What do Maine Coons look like?
Maine Coons are one of the largest breeds of domestic cats.
They come from the American state of Maine. There the breed formed naturally. The name translates as “Manx raccoon.” Of course, they are not directly related, but there is some similarity in color. Many people see similarities between raccoons and Maine Coons. vladimirlvp / depositphotos.com
The harsh climate in which Manx cats originally lived was reflected in their appearance. Their coat is thick and silky, and in winter the undercoat becomes denser. The tail is long and fluffy, there are tufts on the ears, powerful paws, and tufts of hair between the toes.
The animals have retained some of their habits from wild life. So, some Maine Coons do not drink like ordinary cats. They first dip their paw in the water and move it along the surface, spilling a lot of the contents. It is believed that once upon a time they always did this. After all, before drinking, for example, from a puddle, you had to disperse leaves and other debris from the surface. Manx cats also love to “bathe” their toys in a bowl.
Maine Coon is a record holder from the Guinness Book of Records. guinnessworldrecords.com
The size of these animals is quite respectable, and the length from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail is about a meter. By the way, this breed holds the title of the longest domestic cat. For the absolute champion from the Guinness Book of Records, Longest domestic cat ever, this value was 1 meter 23 centimeters.
Make your pet comfortable
