MCO (Maine Coon)

General description, temperament & Standard

General description:

The Maine Coon cat have a semi-long coat with a big roaring collar and a long thick tail.
This is a big, massive, strong, muscular cat, probably one of our biggest pedigree cats.
The Maine Coon develops slowly and is not fully developed, until it is at least 3-4 years old.
 

Males can weigh between 6-10 kg and females, which are considerably smaller, between 4-7 kg.
Although they grow up to be big, they are certainly not clumsy but flexible and fast.
 

Temperament:

It has a clown-like personality is cheeky and sometimes can be naughty and
as a kitten all walk, will be exchange with running.
If you want a Maine Coon you must be prepared that it is very curious, inquisitive and
will be in EVERYTHING, what is going on.
It thrives indoors and get along well with other pets.
 

Standard:

Head:
Medium large. Rectangular outline of muzzle.
A square muzzle believed square from all sides, almost like a matchbox.
There must be no stop or crack on the nose.
The forehead should be slightly curved. Solid chin, in line with nose and upper lip.


Ears:
Large, wide at base. Plenty hairy with tufts.
They must be placed high on the head with a wide set.
The width is slightly greater in older cats.


Eyes:
Large, round placed slightly tilted and far apart. Any color is allowed with the coat color.
 

Body:
Muscular, medium to large in size. Solid bone.
The body should be long and well proportioned and presented as an rectangle.
The legs should be medium length. Feet large, round and well furred between the toes.


Tail:
At least as long as body, with long, heavy, fluffy fur.

Coat:
Thick, short head, but it gets longer down the back and sides. Long belly fur.
The coat is silky and shiny.