Maine coon breed info
Welcome to Star Kingdom Maine Coons' breed information page! Learn everything you need to know about these friendly and fun-loving cats. We are dedicated to providing trustworthy information for potential cat owners, breeders, and Maine Coon enthusiasts.
The gentle giants
Maine Coons are often called “the dogs of the cat world” because they are one of the friendliest and most playful cat breeds. You won't miss this large, beautiful cat as they prance around with their tail held high. Discover more about their size, appearance, and temperament.
Size and appearance
Maine Coons are one of the largest domestic cat breeds. Males typically weigh between 15-20lbs and stand 10-16in high. Females typically weigh between 10-15lbs and stand 8-14in high. Both males and females are anywhere between 30-40in long. They are a slow-growing breed, so a Maine Coon Cat will not reach his/her full potential until they are about 5 years of age.
Coat and grooming
The Maine Coon coat is long and fluffy. They have a full mane, long bushy tail, and when you look at them from behind, they appear to be wearing pants. A classic Maine Coon trait is the ear tuffs that stick straight up from the top of the ears, as well as tuffs of fur on the bottom of the feet.
Because of their long, thick coat, Maine Coons require daily brushing. Nails will also need to be clipped, but scratching posts that are easily accessible to the cat will help you.
Pedigreed vs. "purebred"
Most people use the word "purebred" to describe a cat that is registered and "doesn't have any other breed of cat in their genetic history". However, there is no such thing as a "purebred" cat if that is your definition. With cats, there are generally many different breeds of cats in a "purebred" cat's history. This is how features of specific cat breeds are born.
The better word to use for a "purebred" cat is "pedigreed". Pedigreed means that the cat is registered with one of the big cat associations such as TICA or CFA here in the US. In order to register a cat with one of these associations, the cat must have only their breed of cat in their ancestry for at least 5 generations back. This must be proved with a certified 5 generation pedigree from one of the accepted cat associations from around the world.
So from now on when you are looking for a "purebred" Maine Coon to add to your family, you can now use the word "pedigreed" to ensure you are getting exactly what you want and won't get scammed.
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