Cats and cats live in many houses and apartments, despite the fact that the practical need for keeping these animals has long disappeared. Now the cute fluffy is just a friend. And smoky Maine Coons are no exception. They are not only incredibly charming, but also very friendly.
Description
All Maine Coons are large. Their head is quite massive, with high cheekbones and a long mustache. The ears are most often wide and crowned with small tassels. This makes them look like wild lynxes. And although these cats are huge, you cannot refuse them grace. Their legs are a bit like felt boots, thanks to the fur between the fingers. Their tail is long and fluffy.
The coat of these animals is beautiful and silky, and also long. Among these animals, the most beautiful smoky Maine Coon. Almost all representatives of this breed are distinguished by a very melodic voice. Even a strong feeling of hunger does not make them scream, they will only purr softly.
These severe beauties are very affectionate and quickly become attached to their masters. They are not afraid of loneliness and do not show aggression. In addition, they can coexist with various pets living with them under one roof.
Color options
If we talk about haze, they have an uneven color. Most often, the roots of their hair are completely white or lighter from their upper part. The light tone is especially visible when the cats move. Smoky kittens are very beautiful, but adult animals attract the eye and seem more mysterious.
Those people who specialize in cat breeds divide smoky cats into several subspecies, distinguishing them by degree of color. If we talk about standards, then to smoky cats can be attributed animals with any color.For example, you can meet black smoke, and gray, and red, and tortoiseshell. In addition, more lightened haze, for example, blue or cream, is allowed. Dilutor is the dominant gene responsible for pigmentation. And therefore, bright animals in the future will have a basic shade lighter.
Depending on the degree of color of the smoky Maine Coons can be divided into the following categories.
- Shaded cats are painted only on на of the hair.
- Chinchillas have dyed 1/8 of their hair.
- Smoky cats are called, the fur of which is colored half.
- Black smoke. Such seals are almost completely black. Only the roots of the wool are white.
- Seals of the color blue smoke have a blue color, and the roots are completely white.
- Silver cats are born almost white. However, over time, the hair becomes silver. Their distinguishing feature is the emerald eyes.
- Red smoke. Animals are born almost white, however, over time they develop a red haze.
Content
Maine Coons are not at all afraid of the cold, however, in addition to this, they require special care. And the main thing is to care for the hair of the animal. In order for these fluffy giants to have no tangles, they must be combed daily. You can use a scallop, which has blunt teeth.
If nevertheless there are already tangles, then you need to contact the professionals to remove them. After all, deleting them yourself, you can only harm your beloved pet. In addition, 2 times a year you need to bathe smoky Maine Coons. It is best to use special shampoos that are intended only for long-haired cats.
Do not worry about this, as Maine Coons are not afraid to swim. In addition, they are very fond of playing with water during the water procedures, which runs from the tap.
Regularly need to wipe the eyes of cats. This can be done with a cotton pad, which can be moistened in boiled water or tea leaves. Ears should be cleaned of sulfur with cotton buds.
In addition, you can brush your favorite teeth so that tartar does not form. Pasta and toothbrush can be purchased at any veterinary pharmacy. It is best not to trim the claws of your pets yourself, but to set a claw point for them.
Be sure to regularly change the filler in the tray. It is best to buy in specialized stores. If this is not possible, then sawdust can be used for this. In order not to smell in the room, you can buy a special deodorant.
An important role in the life of Maine Coons is played by regular feeding. To maintain the vigor of the cat, you can use both natural feed and professional. However, it is best to feed your pets all natural. The following products are suitable for this:
- boiled chicken;
- boiled or raw beef;
- low-fat fish, it is best to use marine;
- boiled eggs, but only yolk;
- various cereals.
But from fatty pork, as well as sausages, it is best to refuse. In addition, clean water must always be near the animal. It must be changed daily.
Every day you have to let your pet go for a walk. If the owner lives in a private house, then he can do it at any time. But for those who live in urban apartments, you can walk cats using a leash. Every year you need to instill your pets so that they can live as long as possible.
To summarize, we can say that smoky Maine Coons are distinguished not only by their huge size, but also by their beautiful and varied colors, from which it is impossible to take their eyes off. In addition, they are calm and not afraid to stay in the house alone. This means that they can be started both at home and active people.
Interesting facts about this breed are given in the next video.
