TICA & CFA Champion Male Maine Coons Negative HCM Cats
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The Maine coon cats are large, sturdy and with a thick double coat. This breed is well able to stand the
sometimes harsh climate of New England. Maine Coons may in fact be distantly related to the Norwegian
Forest Cats with which they share some characteristics.
The mainecoon cats tend to be slow maturing, and frequently will not reach their full development until
they are three years or older.
They are intelligent, playful, energetic cats that often display kitten qualities well into maturity. Maine
Coon cats generally do not desire a lot in the way of petting. This not to say that they are unfriendly, in
fact Maine Coons are very much people cats, that form very strong attachments to their owners. They are
exceedingly curious, and love to try and get involved with anything you may be doing. Many Maine Coons
even follow their owners from room to room. I find that girls seem to be more dependent on their owners
then some males. Meaning the females are needy and want to be on your laps a great deal. The
mainecoon cats have thick, long coat does that tend to make Maine Coons seem bigger than they are,
although mature males can indeed be quite large.
The truth is that these are very gentle cats that make marvelous pets, and soon become family members.
These cats are very tolerant and get on fine with children, but as with any breed, there are exceptions.
Easy to train, and unfussy eaters, and owners find them problem free and easy to care for.
An excellent hunter and renown for its mousing and ratting capabilities, this long haired cat is often
employed as a farm cat, to keep the rodent population in check. Which today's breeders do not allow in
their contracts.
The mainecoon cats are also known for their as robust heavy boned cats, with long bodies and square
muzzles; Maine Coon cats were developed by nature to withstand the harsh New England winters. The
males weigh in at up to 22 pounds, averaging at about 14 pounds, females tend to average 10 to 12
pounds. Stories of Maine Coons of 35 pounds or more, are just that, stories. Unless of course, it is a very
overfed kitty!
Their coats are long, silky and very water resistant, with the hair generally longest on the stomach and
britches. Unlike other long haired breeds, such as the Persian, M.C.'s do not require a lot of grooming, a
once a week combing should, in most cases, be enough.