Maine Coon character and habits

Craving for everything unique does not bypass breeders of unusual animals. One of these pets today is the Maine Coon cat with its inherent regality and large size. Special attention deserves consideration of the topic of his character and habits.

Maine Coon is often called a wild cat for its formidable and majestic appearance. Felinologists are still arguing about the history of the origin of these animals, which differ from ordinary cats in their dimensions and appearance. It is believed that Maine Coons first appeared in the northwestern United States, in the state of Maine, which partly explains the name of the breed.

Meni-kun is called the Maine raccoon cat, she appeared at the end of the XIX century, belongs to the long-haired cat breed. Her life expectancy is on average about 12-15 years. Growth at the withers varies from 25 to 45 cm, and the length from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail in some cases reaches 1 m or more. There are cases when the length of males reached 135 cm.

Maine Coon has a large head, massive and high legs, and a powerful chest. It can not be confused with ordinary cats due to its unusual appearance. On the ears of the kun there are tassels, like a lynx. In addition, he has prominent cheekbones, and the shape of his head is oval, elongated upward. Long horizontal hairs are located in the ears, and there are brushes between the claws of the paws.

The eyes of Maine Coon are different from the eyes of ordinary cats. They are not round, but rather oval, seem to be half-closed. Perhaps this is why the animal’s look is domineering or even regal. Such a pet is always self-confident, its weight can reach 13-15 kg. Kittens grow very quickly, acquiring all the appearance of the breed by 3 months.

The Maine coon cat with well-developed musculature is very graceful, unlike outbred cats, it has a very long and fluffy tail. As for the wool, it is incredibly thick and dense, but at the same time silky. The color of the animal can be different, for example, a plain smoky, spotted or brindle.

Maine Coon never makes the heart-rending sounds that house cats are famous for. Whatever he needs, he will melodiously say this, purring his request to the landlord or landlady.

Those who want to have an exotic animal need to know its positive and negative sides. For example, this pussy is not so easy to care for: its excrement exudes a terrible smell, and therefore you need to get rid of waste products immediately. In addition, she has a strong molt, from which shreds of wool will roll literally everywhere, which will require constant and thorough cleaning. In addition to her, she will have to save her pet from excess hair, because without care, she will slide into wolves, provoking the appearance of various diseases.

Maine Coon is a huge cat, and it is weight that is often its predisposition to problems of a cardiological nature. You will have to take care of the animal’s health all the time, because representatives of the breed may experience problems such as hip dysplasia and arthritis. Observation of a specialist and active development are mandatory conditions for care.

You need to feed the kun correctly, because ordinary cat food is not suitable for him. Moreover, his diet should have his own, balanced and correct. He loves industrial feeds that can be both wet and dry. But the price of such food differs significantly from the analogues of its segment, as well as the cost of cats themselves, which amounts to several tens of thousands of rubles.

Cats are active and fully mentally mature by the age of three. However, during this time in the house they will have time to destroy upholstered furniture, and even other interior items. Moreover, if a person has a cat with a character, in the presence of other pets, he will assume the role of leader of the pack, and this can affect the nature of other pets.

Maine Coon walks are not so simple either. Despite all his charisma and regal grandeur, he may not be able to resist seeing a bird. The owner will have to try to prevent the destruction of bird nests, constantly training the cat and walking him in harness.

Given that the cat is clean, you will have to make sure that woolen lumps do not stagnate in her stomach. For this, they usually use a special paste that cleanses the body of the pet and does not allow intestinal obstruction. It will also be useful to grow weed that cats adore.

However, despite the mass of negative points, the coons themselves are truly unique creatures. They really like to eat, although they have to dose food to avoid feeling unwell. Cats are literally mesmerized by the water, on the jets of which they can watch for a long time, and therefore swimming will not be a problem. Although, on the other hand, spilled water may remain after it if the cat decides to frolic.

Coons are quite sociable and not depressing. They have a beautiful and wide breast, often almond-shaped eyes. Cats are sensitive, delicate and, unlike many brothers, can do an upright posture. The period of activity in them lasts at least 5 years, after which playfulness may decrease in some individuals.

Even taking into account their excellent appetite and a triple portion of food in comparison with a regular cat, they do not allow themselves to beg for food, relying on the fact that the owner himself must know that the animal is hungry. This is convenient and allows you to adjust to the mode of their feeding. In addition to industrial food, pussy loves natural food.

Despite the unity of the breed, Maine Coon females are different from males. For example, one of the differences is size. The body weight of the females is less, as well as the degree of muscular development and the length from the nose to the tip of the tail. As a rule, males are heavier and larger, their weight often exceeds 10-11 kg.

Differences can be traced in the behavior of male cats. In the process of growing up, they gain not only independence, but also full confidence in their own superiority. Their nature changes: other individuals have a tendency to dominate, waywardness, or even some stubbornness. These character traits prevent learning, but if you let the situation drift, problems will come.

As a rule, they flow into complete disobedience and non-recognition of the owner. Cats of the breed are more affectionate, they often demonstrate affection for the owner. However, their mood can be changeable, and therefore unlike males, maine girls do not always follow on the heels of man. However, they are more clean and love to look after their wool for hours.

As for puberty, it is accompanied by cats scratching doors and a craving for flight to the street. Cats are not so active and do not tend to run away from home. Speaking about such a moment as marking the territory, it is worth noting an interesting nuance: during sexual hunting, cats not only mark their territory, but also zealously guard it.

During estrus, the behavior of the females may differ from the usual. Cats, in contrast to cats, in communication with the mistress or owner strive to show their attitude and win the favor of a person. If the animal is guilty of something, it seems that it understands its guilt and is willing to compromise, which is rare in some wayward cats. If we compare the hunting instinct, then it is better developed in females: they adore hunting rodents and birds. There is an opinion that at the same time animals draw a clear line between pets and street prey.

Both males and females of a raccoon cat are naturally smart and smart. They are pretty smart, amenable to learning and are characterized by a livable disposition. When training these animals usually there are no problems. In addition, these pets intuitively feel the mood of the owner.

Despite the large size and formidable appearance, almost any Maine Coon is peaceful. It is not without reason that they call him a natural contemplator: the animal is curious, he is literally interested in everything. It loves an open space, but at the same time it is put up with housing conditions. However, cramped conditions can strain Maine Coon, whose type tends to be sanguine.

The representative of the cat breed has an excellent memory, he is able to remember not only the commands of the owner, but also to distinguish the intonation of the voice. Guided by the gestures of a person, the manner of conversation and intonation, the cat captures emotions. His behavior is considered conscious: he quickly guesses how to open the door with his paws, using a handle. In addition, it is not difficult to accustom him to the toilet.

Maine Coon's habits are unique. He studies not only living objects or current events: he is often fascinated by a film on a monitor or TV screen. Moreover, the animal often studies not only movement, but also sound.As for other character traits, here the kun is different from the usual domestic cat.

He is surprisingly positive about water and water procedures. Both a small kitten and an adult cat love to splash in the water, both in the bathtub and in the open pond. When he wants to drink, he first tastes the water, dipping a paw into it and raising it to his tongue.

Regardless of the condition of the animal, it rarely hisses. His “voice” is different from other cats: it is more like a purr than a meow. Other breeders note that the cat’s “voice” resembles bird chirping. Such a pet cannot be called a thief: he is not interested in the host's food left on the table. What is happening around him is much more interesting for him, and therefore he will gladly climb onto the windowsill in order to observe what is happening on the other side of the glass.

The parental instinct of purebred cats is also interesting. If ordinary cats seek to eliminate themselves from raising offspring, then male coons, on the contrary, try to take every possible part in teaching the little fidget kittens the wisdom of life. Moreover, they take an active part in the formation of their habits and regal attitude to everything that happens.

An interesting point in the behavior of cats is the fact that they do not eat like their usual counterparts. They will not face their faces in food, but instead will begin to eat with their paws, clutching each serving of food. Otherwise, they do not tolerate loneliness and always with barely noticeable impatience wait for the owners from work. If the kun is bored very much, he will go for a long time to follow the person or even sit next to him, if he is allowed to.

The character of the coons is contrary to their appearance. This formidable at first glance cat is surprisingly agile and curious. She loves to study everything that is possible, is distinguished by good nature and complaisance of character. However, despite the fact that she is peaceful and enjoys playing with everyone, she singles out one person from the family who is more favored by the rest.

This cat does not accept familiarity with strangers, and even guests of the household. She not only does not allow herself to do this, but also does not tolerate the same in relation to herself, therefore, it will not allow itself to be squeezed or hugged until it has completely studied the person. Before starting any communication with a new person, the cat will examine him for a long time. She is peaceful in relation to children, she never allows herself to harm them. If the child during the game hurts the cat, the animal prefers to leave.

As for other pets, Maine Coon gets along well with them. If a conflict is brewing, then it is never its initiator. The cat understands the separation of objects that are in the house, both his own and others. He does not take someone else’s playing with his toys, and different things can be used as them. He can captivate himself with even an ordinary trinket.

The fact that Mei-kun does not allow himself bad behavior when dealing with dogs. He keeps himself with dignity, without any aggression, fear or mistrust. In most cases, this cat is prone to sociability, and this is the reason for its cohabitation with other domestic animals. Moreover, by nature, it is characterized by the expansion of the flock.

The Maine Coon cat is very active and does not feel embarrassed when moving around the house (apartment). Unlike sedentary cats, this animal moves most of its time. This is a normal phenomenon that contributes to the development of skeletal and muscle systems. An active cat cannot be limited in movement, because it needs constant physical activity.

Maine has a hunter instinct: he can sit in ambush for a long time, tracking down potential prey. At the same time, the pet is very smart and resourceful. He is able to understand his name and quickly learns some teams. For example, being in the same situation several times, he quickly understands what needs to be done.

Kun is very resourceful and can entertain himself. However, it is worth noting that without learning, he grows up completely different and can not fully reveal his abilities. In no case can not offend him, because from this a raccoon handsome man can distance himself from people. A hyperactive cat needs special toys, claws, and also large game complexes. Walking in the fresh air is a prerequisite for active growth and animal health.

Most Maine Coon breeders agree that the representatives of this breed are quite sociable and communicative. The owners are convinced that cats are unique and truly behave royally in relation to all family members and even other pets. Breeders note that much depends on the name given to the cats to reflect their majesty and grace. These are intelligent, educated creatures. - Commentators commented, leaving reviews on the World Wide Web.

In their opinion, sometimes coons are better for dogs, while they may be reluctant to go hand in hand. However, some representatives of the breed still do not like water, while others are allergic to dairy products.

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