My newly adopted kitten (rescued cat) I am now certain is a maine coon or a maine coon cross, because he has all the features and personailty traites that match... however, is there anything physical that is unique to this breed that i should look out for?
2006-11-06 23:46:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
There are many Domestic Shorthair cats (mixed breed cats) that look like Maine Coons. They are actually a fairly average looking long-haired cat, except for their size. Purebred cats are generally so expensive & well-protected (kept strictly indoors & sold with spay/neuter contracts unless show cats) that very few get out & have 'mixes' like happens with dogs, so the chances are slim he is anything other than a Domestic Longhair. Enjoy his uniqueness for what it is!
2006-11-07 03:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They chirp at people ... that's got to be a unique feature of these beautiful cats. Most other cats only chirp at things like birds or moths.
Have a look here - it's all about the history & legends associated with Maine Coons & it's a good, easy read write up that tells you what is different about a Maine Coon.
http://mainecoonrescue.com/history.html
2006-11-07 01:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Solow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long hair in between pads on their feet is a pretty good indication that the cat has some Maine Coon in them. Growing up we always had Maine Coon cats. They are my favorite breed.
2006-11-07 00:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by walkerhound03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maine Coon is solid, rugged, and can endure a harsh climate. Particularly distinctive is its smooth, shaggy coat.
Medium to large; muscular; broad-chested; body should be long to create a well-balanced rectangular appearance.
Medium width and length; square muzzle and high cheekbones; chin firm; nose medium long, slightly concave in profile.
Large; well tufted; wide at base, tapering to appear pointed; set high and well apart.
Large; wide set; slightly oblique setting with slant toward outer base of ear. Color should be shades of green, gold, or copper, but blue and odd-colored eyes are acceptable in white cats. No relationship between coat and eye colors.
Long; wide at base, and tapering; fur long and flowing.
Heavy and shaggy; silky with coat falling smoothly; shorter on shoulders and longer on stomach and britches; frontal ruff desirable.
All colors and patterns except for the pointed colors and pattern that would indicate hybridization.
Delicate bone structure; undershot chin; crossed eyes; kinked tail; buttons; lockets; or spots.
2006-11-06 23:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maine Coon cats are really big when grown up.
2006-11-06 23:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlVHs0Wo9S0
2006-11-06 23:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
their fur and size
2006-11-07 06:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theyre big
2006-11-07 01:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by adams girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋