The Maine Coon Cat, or Maine Coon, is one of the oldest breeds in North America. The first Maine Coons appeared in our country in 1989.
This is the largest cat breed. The muzzle with a massive jaw, small nose and tufted ears resembles a lynx. That is why Maine Coons are sometimes called mini-lynx, although in fact there is no connection with this predator.
Cats are much larger than cats. Some individuals reach 14 kilograms. Maine Coons are characterized by late maturation. Animals are fully formed only by the age of three.
The name of the Maine Coon breed comes from two words: “Maine” - the name of the American state where once upon a time these cats were found in abundance, and “coon” - a component of the word “recoon”, which in translation means "raccoon". It turns out that, according to one of the legends, this cat was born from the love of a cat and a raccoon. The exact origins of the Maine Coon, like many other cat breeds, are unknown.
The color of cats can be very diverse: striped, white, red, black, spotted, marbled, there are many other options. Today, the cost of a kitten with a pedigree reaches forty thousand rubles. But this does not reduce the flow of people wishing to purchase this particular breed from the nursery.
Last year, Archie - a marble-colored cat, long-legged, clumsy and awkward (adolescence!). A year later, Archie turned into a beautiful, large, imposing animal - the favorite of all household members.
So, I will list all the advantages of this creation. Advantages - because he has no disadvantages.
Character
Self-confident, with a sense of tact - he never interferes or interferes. Usually just present. The cat is affectionate with us, the owners, and keeps his distance from strangers.
He does not offend children, although they sometimes abuse his patience. At first I was afraid that the cat would scratch or bite, which, given its strength and the size of its fangs and claws, would be dangerous for the offender. But our handsome man does not allow himself anything like that, but prefers to run away and sit in a shelter.
Very independent and independent, calm and balanced character. True, when he wants to play, the noise in the house is impressive. Running and jumping, Archie performs some pretty funny tricks. He often sleeps in funny, unusual positions, so we always keep the camera ready.
The thought often comes that Archie knows much more about us than we think.
Practical benefits
For many residents of private homes, the problem of mouse infestation is pressing. It happened that we were kept awake all night long by rustling, grinding and some other sounds of unknown origin. I never thought before that these tiny creatures - mice - are just a disaster! Therefore, when we read on the Internet that Maine Coons are excellent hunters, we became even more convinced of our desire to purchase this particular breed.
The first attempts of the three-month-old kitten were unsuccessful. But, gaining strength and experience, Archie caught another victim almost every night. This went on for eight months. Today there are no mice in the house. The cat lived up to our hopes!
Maine Coons have inherited traits from their wild ancestors. Watching Archie's games, you can't help but admire his indomitable strength and agility, his swift and graceful movements. The Maine Coon has become a loyal friend and ideal companion for the whole family.
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Is the Maine Coon breed a cat or a lynx?
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As one of the exclusive Maine Coon owners, you own the rarest and most exotic breed of domestic cat. The Maine Coon cat, or Maine Coon, is one of the oldest breeds in North America, where it is rightly considered the national breed.
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Representing the pride of the American nation and the color of domestic cats, the Maine Coon has remained as nature created it - it exudes the unspent healthy freshness of wild life.
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No one even tried to change this amazing balance of proportions and forms, which for one and a half hundred years has evoked nothing but admiration. And if there is a cat in the form of a person, then it is a Maine Coon. Take a closer look, isn’t this breed causing surprise and the question arises: “Is this a mini-lynx?”
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This is a magnificent cat, with a strongly built body, lynx ears and a long, beautifully furred tail. For many years, the Maine Coon remained the way nature created it.
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This breed is considered the original native cat of North America, Maine. The name of these magnificent massive cats comes from two words: “man” - from the name of the state of Maine, and “coon” - a derivative of the word “racoon” (from the English racoon - “racoon”). The second part of the name (which was added to their name already in the 20th century) Maine Coon, translates as “Raccoon from Maine”: most likely, it came from the black-marbled traditional color, which is similar to the color of the Maine raccoon ( Maine, more precisely Maine), which is located in the north of the Atlantic coast of the United States. Relatively sparsely populated, but densely covered with forest, reminiscent of our Siberia in its harsh climatic conditions.
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The Maine Coon is an amazing breed. These cats are simply amazing when you first meet them. In this breed, strength and power are organically combined with grace, nobility and restraint. Maine Coons amaze the eye with their gigantic size and majestic appearance.
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Cats of this breed look very original: real giants among domestic cats (the average weight of its representatives is about 10 kg). There are cases when an adult Maine Coon reached a weight of 18 kg! Despite such impressive sizes, cats are proportionally built and unusually dexterous and graceful.
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The appearance of these “kittens” can capture the imagination of any person. A large, powerful animal with the appearance of a wild beast, very similar to a lynx. The strong build, square lines of the muzzle, huge paws with tufts of hair between the toes and large tufts on the ears really remind us of a representative of the wild.
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But all the wariness goes away as soon as you talk with this “beast” for a few minutes. It turns out that this stern-looking “giant cat” is a completely good-natured, affectionate, gentle and sweet cat that will not show any aggression towards you; throughout their entire life they retain the soft, good-natured disposition of a kitten.
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Purring very gently in his “mustel” tongue, the Maine Coon will give you his love and care. The most interesting thing is that “coons” do not know how to say “meow”. They speak in such melodic trills that it is impossible to believe that these sounds are made by a huge beast.
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This breed has so many extraordinary qualities that distinguish “coons” from all other cats that it’s worth talking about it
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About the character:
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They are distinguished by their rare intelligence and sociability . If a “kun” lives in your house, then all household chores cannot take place without his participation. It doesn't interfere, but it is present. And will he show his intelligence in such a way that you will wonder how he managed it? At the same time, the Coons will never impose their society, they will not “get underfoot.”
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Cats of this breed never beg . Maine Coons are very independent and have a fairly independent, proud disposition.
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Having powerful claws and impressive teeth, “coons” never use them in everyday life. These good-natured “giants” are simply not capable of offending anyone! The good disposition of a raccoon cat can be called a natural feature.
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Maine Coons have well-developed intelligence and intuition.
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It is also worth noting that these cats have an excellent memory. They remember words and voice intonation well, understand their owner from the first minute of communication. Spending time with such a smart cat, you will never be sad.
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If desired, they can be taught various tricks. If the training takes place in the form of a game, the Maine Coon will happily take part in it.
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Maine Coons have excellent hearing (inherited from a wild lifestyle), so they can be trained to respond to almost any sound, be it a whistle, clapping or knocking. Your pet will hear a pre-arranged signal from any, even the most remote corner of the house and will immediately come running to you.
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Maine Coons happily play with their owners, these moments of communication can bring a lot of pleasure to both of them. Of course, a spacious courtyard of a country house with opportunities to realize their natural abilities and instincts, such as hunting mice, rats and other rodents, is best suited for them. At the same time, they carry out their work conscientiously, tirelessly and with their inherent temperament of a wild cat.
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One of the interesting features of the Maine Coon is that they touch water before drinking; they can dig around the bowl, along the edges, as if driving something away, often even directly “digging” in the water. Perhaps this is a legacy of farm life, when you had to drink from puddles, ponds, streams and you first had to drive away dry leaves and branches.
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Another feature of the Maine Coon is its all-weather coat, which they do not change during their lives, unlike all other breeds. Its fur is water-repellent. As for grooming, it is minimal. As experts note, the fur of these cats does not mat.
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And the most important decoration of the Maine Coon is its huge and fluffy raccoon tail .
Its length is almost equal to the length of the cat's body. Moreover, they wear their tails proudly, as if they want to tell us, “Look what a gorgeous and long tail I have!” The most amazing thing is that this breed has existed for about 150 years and, what a blessing that it exists and gives us a lot of positive emotions! 21:695 21:700
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