The Maine Coon is a cat breed which has numerous advantages. Positive sides of this interesting breed it is possible to divide appearance and character into two components.
Appearance
The cat's breed called a Maine Coon originated from cats who lived in the territory of the State of Maine where farmer grounds were located. The name of this breed is translated as "the Manx raccoon". The fact is that the sizes and a color of a cat are very similar to these lovely animals. Today they are the largest house cat's breed.
Maine Coons have numerous advantages that first of all is reflected in their appearance. The business card of Maine Coons — a well-muscled body. It has a wide thorax and a rectangular shape. Besides, at these animals a powerful neck of average length and the large head.
Except similarity to raccoons, Maine Coons remind lynxes. At them the same large and widely put ears on which tips there are characteristic brushes. At these cats very beautiful eyes — green, golden or amber and slightly slanting. At Maine Coons very strong paws though they are not long. On their ends it is possible to see lovely round small pillows, and between fingers hair bunches. And what tail at these cats! It not only very long, but still streams wool, has a down and conical shape. And, of course, Maine Coons are loved for their fine woolen cover. On length it is impossible to call wool uniform as on shoulders and the head wool short, and on other places longer. The underfur at them soft and thin and also is covered with a dense and rigid hair. Apparently, Maine Coons are very beautiful cats, they should be loved! However their advantages are not limited only to external signs because this cat breed has remarkable character.
Character
The main advantage of Maine Coons — appeasable, peaceful character. On the behavior these cats extremely playful therefore throughout all life it is possible to call them kittens. Besides, they very tenderly behave with small children therefore parents not to be afraid to leave the kids alone with Maine Coons. Maine Coons are hardy and active cats. However the shyness and sensitivity is inherent in them. It is easy to look after such pet. At each Maine Coon the pleasant, chirping voice. These cats like to carry out various tricks therefore can always please the owners. It is simple to contain this cat breed, especially if to consider its such advantages as endurance, good adaptation, equal temper. Still Main kuna well cope with catching of mice. To have such cat — the real pleasure!