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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Maine Coon Cat


Maine Coon came from the state of Maine (United States).

Characteristic:
All members of the agency maine coon is the result of adjustments to the climate and extreme weather. Its fur is shiny, thick and "waterproof", and thick fur on the neck, abdomen and leg function to protect the body from the snow and cold temperatures. Its tail is long with thick fur, during sleep looped protect the body from cold temperatures. The eyes and big ears describe a better ability than other types of cats.

Like the Norwegian Forest cat and the other big cats, Maine coon, including the type of growth and development slow. The size and shape of the new adult body will be achieved at the age of 3-5 years.

Size :
Adult males usually have a 6-9 kg weight
Adult females are generally smaller with weight 4-6 kg.

Temperament :
Maine Coon cat is close to the owner, not completely free but also not always seek attention from their owners. When compared with the Persian cat who prefer to sleep lap, maine coon cat is more active and enjoy being around their owners.

Characteristics:
• The fiber length is rather large and quadrangular
• Strong bones and strong muscles
• Eyes wide and oval
• large ears (width below)
• Forehead curved
• prominent cheek muscles
• Nose wide and curved at the edges
• The tail length and width
• As described above woolly and resistant to water (slightly oily)