Maine Coon cats.

Maine Coon cats are also referred to as American Longhair, the type of cat with a distinctive physical appearance and great hunting skills. This cat is one of the oldest breeds in North America, especially the native state of Maine where there are many state officials.
Although the origin - the actual origin of the Maine Coon Cat and date of introduction to the United States is unknown, but many theories have been proposed. This cat became popular among people in the end of the century - 19, but after the introduction of long-haired cats descent from abroad in the early - 20th century threatened the existence of the Maine Coon cat. With intelligence Maine Coon cat has made this cat became one of the most popular race of cats in the world. The origin of the ancestors of the Maine Coon cat is unknown, there are only theories and folklore. One of the stories of the people mentioned named Marie Antoinette Queen of France who was executed in 1793 before his death Antoinette attempted to escape from France with the help of Captain Samuel Clough. He along with six of his favorite Angora cat loaded Clough's ship captain. But in the end Antoinette did not make it to the United States, only pets that can safely get to the beach Wiscasset, Maine. Where to six cats were developed with other short-haired cat breeds that became the modern generation of the Maine Coon. Other folklore says a British sailor named Captain Charles Coon with cat - long haired cat was in his ship. Each time the ship docked at the port of New England, the cats are out of the ship and mate with the local feral cat population, they are the ones who are called to one of Coon Cats.
A nature-based myth and many believe that Maine Coon Cats are from Racoon marriage with half cat Wild. Although the biological point of view it is not likely to happen. The myth arises due to the color and shape of the Maine Coon cat tail much resembling the raccoon tail. In addition to the similarity of the tail Racoon with Maine Coon Cat, Racoon name is also used to form the name of this cat race, the "Miane" is derived from the name of the state of the United States (Maine), and "Coon" is derived from the acronym for the name of Racoon.
The theory that is generally accepted by the Maine Coon cat breeder is produced from cross-breeding between a domestic cat with a long-haired cat who comes from another country. There are two races that allegedly cats are the ancestors of the Maine Coon cat, that is, among others, the Norwegian Forest Cat (predicted this cat was brought to the Americas by the Vikings) and Angora Cats (predicted that these cats brought by traders from the UK). Regardless whether or not the truth of the matter is, the Norwegian Forest Cat does look similar to the Maine Coon cat when viewed from its physical form.

Characteristics of Maine Coon Cats:

Physical characteristics Maine Coon Cats.
The main physical characteristics that stand out from the head of the Maine Coon Cat, contained fur around the neck resembles a lion's mane, body shape and hair texture.
Great body shape, long and almost square shaped, have strong bones and muscles. With the size and width of the head is, the forehead slightly curved, with prominent cheek bones to muscles clearly visible. The shape of the nose wide and slightly curved at the end, with a chin that looks sharp.
In his ears, large and wide at the bottom, with little tapering at the edges. In the inner ear there is also a Maine Coon cat fur with a long enough size. The size of the eyes too wide and slightly oval-shaped, when Maine Coon Cats eyes wide open then it will be rounded.
The length of the neck is yet strong, slightly curved shape. Maine Coon Cats foot sized bones - bones and bibs - strong muscles. The tail is long and too wide at the base thinning at the ends of the bristles are quite dense. Maine Coon cat fur is smooth and thick. However short in the shoulder, head and legs, slightly longer on the thighs and back, with a longer abdomen and neck.

Maine Coon Cats body.

In all the members of the body of the Maine Coon cat is the result of a function of their adaptation to climate and extreme weather. To protect against Maine Coon Cats of snow and cold temperatures, they are equipped with fur - fur is thick and water repellent, especially in the neck, abdomen and legs. The tail is long and thick with fur was also joined to protect Maine Coon Cats body from cold temperatures. By the way would be looped into his tail. Usually it happens when Maine Coon Cats are sleeping.

Maine Coon cats have large eyes and ears. This indicates the Maine Coon cat has a vision and hearing abilities more.Maine Coon Cats body height, with large bones and muscles. Usually male Maine Coon cat has a mature weight of about 6 kg to 9 kg, with a body length of 1 meter. While females are usually smaller than the males, which is about 4 kg to 6 kg. When coupled with a winter coat with a length of about 7 cm, the Maine Coon cat will look very large. Maine Coon cats with the largest size was noted to have a body length of 121 cm, ranging from the head to the tail.

Not much different from the Norwegian Forest cat and also cat - other cats, Maine Coon Cats growth belonging to the type of slow development. The shape and size of an adult's body can only be achieved at the age of about 3-5 years.

Maine Coon Cats attitude.

Maine Coon Cats, including close to human life, but not completely independent, but also not always want to seek attention from its owner. When compared with the Persian cat prefers to sleep in the lap of its owner, Maine Coon Cats prefer to be in close and active around its owner.

Color Maine Coon Cats.

Maine Coon cats almost look at all the pattern - the traditional color pattern. The most common colors and patterns are classic or mackerel but Maine Coons are also visible in the form of solid pattern (white, black, blue and red), tortoiseshell pattern (black, blue), a tabby pattern (classic or mackerel - brown, blue, red, cream), silver pattern (black-silver, blue-silver, red-silver, cream-silver). All colors and all the patterns may have white markings known as particolor. Thank you for reading this article. Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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DatePublished: August 18, 2014 at 19:35