History breed Maine Coon
In North America (Maine), about two centuries ago by interbreeding inter breeding angora and local shorthair cats appeared strong, healthy, strong and powerful semi long haired cats - Maine Coon. Long and thick coat protects them from the harsh winters (because of his color, adding a powerful and huge tail, this cat looked like raccoons, hence the name of the breed - literally "Maine raccoon"). They lived as working cats in the countryside, hunting for rats and mice. The first exhibition Maine Coons, conducted in Maine, 10 years ahead of the first London exhibition of the famous cats of 1871. In the nineties of the XIX century Maine Coons were the most numerous breed in any exhibition of cats in the north-eastern America. However, for unknown reasons soon their popularity began to decline sharply. In 1904, they virtually disappeared from the exhibition stage. Perhaps the reason for this lies in the emergence of new "luxury" of rocks, which then came into vogue. In 1953, breeders of Maine Coons took the restoration of the breed in its own hands, organizing a mono breed exhibition. Maine Coon breeders again won the love and the public, and were officially recognized in 1967.
Appearance
Maine Coons is a strong, hardy, muscular, semi longhaired and a big cat, producing the impression of wild, strong and cats showing the natural strength and power. Have the form of healthy, vigorous animal with excellent condition. This is a large cat with big ears topped with tufts proportionally large head and strong square jaw, broad chest; long, strong, muscular, rectangular body, great legs, a thick, fluffy, silky, luxurious differently long-haired fur and long bushy tail. For any large animal species is characterized by slow development, Maine Coons are no exception. Puberty members of the species reach only to 4-5 years of life. Weight of males can reach 15 kg, which is comparable to the weight of the average dog. Female wood cocks somewhat smaller in size. Maine Coons are one of the largest representatives of the family of domestic cats. Balance and proportioned are the hallmarks of Maine Coons - none of them become not violate the general harmony. At exhibitions Maine Coons are presented in different color variations, but among all the different colors of marble pattern look particularly impressive.
The nature and care
Maine Coons is a gentle and good-natured giant. Even his voice makes them stand out among the other cats - he has a distinct bright and vibrates like trills. Maine Coons are very gentle creatures, who are friends with all family members, are very fond of children and get along well with other pets. Still, Maine Coon prefers to choose the one master and especially loyal to him. These cats are very playful and old age is kittens at heart. Maine Coons do not lose their hunting instincts, they need to move a lot and play. Raccoon fur of cats does not require special and careful care of their silky coats do not fall down. Despite its huge size and slightly menacing look, this breed is distinguished by a special gentle character! Maine Coon will be able to give you lots of love and joy forever "dwell" in your heart! We invite you to buy Maine Coon, to buy a kitten Maine Coon in our cattery!
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