Le Maine Coon
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Warning: The "XXL Maine Coon" Does Not Exist
Legend has it that the "Maine Coon" is the result of a cross between cats and raccoons, which would explain their original color, the Brown Tabby, and their very bushy tail.
In 1860, the first shows were organized by Maine farmers to elect a champion. This breed has been officially recognized since 1967 by the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) and the Canadian Cat Association (CCA). Its importation into France dates back to 1981.
Despite its massive size and rustic appearance, its temperament is often described as that of a "gentle giant." Highly sociable, it gets along just as well with children as with other animals. It is playful, a good hunter, athletic, and very attached to its owners. However, defining the Maine Coon's character as a given would be presumptuous, as each Maine Coon shapes its personality based on its own history and individuality.
It adapts very easily and without any problem to apartment life, despite being known for its hardiness. You will simply need to invest in a sturdy cat tree. It knows how to be incredibly affectionate and playful while maintaining a certain independence.
Do not be surprised by its high-pitched, discreet meow, which stands in perfect contrast to its morphology. The "king of cats" exudes confidence and demonstrates great mental balance. It can also surprise you with its undeniable attraction to water, though this does not mean that bath time will be easy. But with plenty of gentleness and perseverance, you will see that the Maine Coon never fails to show its ability to adapt.
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Description
Considered the most imposing of domestic cats, the Maine Coon is a semi-longhaired cat with a rectangular body and a powerful musculature.
Beware of the "XXL Maine Coon," which is simply a sales tactic used by certain breeders. The Maine Coon is a large cat, not an overweight cat.
Males can weigh between 6 kg and 10 kg and are generally larger than females, who can weigh between 5 kg and 8 kg (this is only an average; there can obviously be exceptions).
The head is medium in size with a strong, square muzzle, well-detached from the cheekbones, and large ears set high on the head with lynx tips at the ends (fur at the tips of the ears).
The eyes can be round to rounded, in green, gold, or orange colors. The legs are strong and of medium height, reinforcing the rectangular appearance of the body. The tail is long and very bushy. The coat, shorter on the shoulders, lengthens gradually down the sides, with a more or less abundant ruff.
At the beginning of American breeding, only brown tabby cats were allowed to carry the name Maine Coon, while other cats were only entitled to the name Maine Shag ("shag" meaning bushy). Today, many coat colors are accepted, such as black, red, blue, etc.
Maine coon xxl
Maine coon xxl
Standard
Motif
Coulor ( simple version)
Les red/brown/Tortie
Red
Maine coon xxl
Creme
Brown
Tortie
Les black et bleu
Black silver
Black smoke
Bleu silver
Bleu solid
Black solid
Bleu tortie
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