All about red maine coons

Maine Coons are a catchy breed. Its representatives are majestic creatures, mesmerizing with their power and chic appearance. According to the standards, various colors are allowed for this breed, including red color or marble red Maine Coon. They are the most striking and popular representatives of their breed. It should be noted that the red color includes various shades - from cream to red.

The northwest of the USA is considered to be the birthplace of this breed. In Maine, these big cats first appeared, which is what the name Maine Coon, or Maine coon cat.

There are several versions of the origin of the breed. Some are sure that it was possible to bring it out thanks to the crossing of cats and raccoons. Others believe that this is a cross between a lynx and a cat. Confirmation of this version they consider the presence of tassels on the ears of these large cats.

Adult cats of this breed delight in their large size. They are considered the largest among domestic breeds. Large expressive eyes, long mustaches and ears with tassels look quite original. Maine Coons develop slowly, they reach full maturity by 4-5 years. By this age, the weight of a cat is 11-15 kg, and that of a cat is 5-7 kg.

Consider the features of this breed.

• Their head is large and elongated in length, with high cheekbones and a chiseled profile. Eyes wide apart, oval. The nose is wide, the nose is large, and the chin is pronounced.
• Ears with tassels are one of the brightest features that easily allows you to recognize the representatives of the breed.
• Maine Coons have a powerful, hardy and muscular body, a large fluffy tail. The body length in males reaches one meter, the chest is wide, and the neck is medium in length. The length of the tail is equal to the length of the body.
• Paws are large, medium in length, and the presence of wool between the fingers gives the paws an additional appeal.
• The coat is shiny and long, with a thick undercoat. Wool cover consists of a water-repellent layer that protects from moisture, and a second layer that protects from cold. The hair on the head and shoulders is short, and further on the body is noticeably lengthened. The coat is absent only on the inner surface of the hind legs.
• The color is characterized by a variety of shades: white, cream, black, fiery red, striped, tortie and many other colors. By standards, only chocolate, Siamese and purple colors are not allowed in the breed. Eye color varies from green to gold, light-colored individuals most often with blue eyes, sometimes multi-colored.

The classic color of red Maine Coons is red solid. So called uniform coat color - a bright brick or saturated orange color. Allowed interspersed white, stripes and streaks on the body, tail, legs and head.

Specialists distinguish the following color varieties of breed color:

• brindle - the presence of dark clear stripes characteristic of tigers;
• spotted - torn strips and spots;
• marble - the presence of stains appearing in red hair;
• smoky - the roots of the hairs have a white tint, and at the tips - red.

Smoky, in turn, are divided into:

• standard - the approximate ratio of white and red is 50/50;
• chinchilla - 1/8 of the hair is colored red; everything else is white;
• shaded - 1/4 of the hairs are colored in red.

Often there are cases of two-tone white-red color of Maine Coons. Depending on the proportions of the combination of white and red, two-color Maine Coons are divided into:

• bicolor - distribution of white and red in a ratio of 50/50;

• van - only ears and a head are painted in red, sometimes also a tail;

• harlequin - only a few red spots are noticeable on the body;

• white locket - the cat is red, with a beautiful white spot on the chest and white socks on the legs;

• white tuxedo - red color throughout the body of the cat, with the exception of the white collar and white socks on the legs.

These giant domestic cats seem harsh at first glance. Despite this, they have a wonderful character. They get along well with children and other pets. Maine Coon is rightly called ideal pets - they are very loyal to the owners, patient and delicate, but at the same time affectionate and sensitive. Maine Coons rarely display aggression, while strictly highlighting the boundaries of "friend or foe."

Cats of this breed are suitable even for busy people. They are self-sufficient and undemanding, even during the absence of the owners will find what to do with themselves. Pets will be happy to stay close to the owner and will watch him, not distracting from household chores. And yet, they are experiencing a long separation time hard.

Activity is moderate, often like to soak on the couch. A well-developed hunting instinct makes them excellent Pied Piper. The activity of individuals remains until the age of 5 years, then gradually decreases, games they increasingly begin to prefer measured rest and sleep. At the same time, the hunting instinct does not fade with age, they will continue to track and catch prey with the same persistence.

Breeders especially appreciate the following character traits in Maine Coons:

• goodwill;
• friendliness;
• patience;
• cleanliness;
• adaptation to the habits of the owner;
• devotion.

The owners note a high level of intelligence among the representatives of the breed. Animals feel well what is possible and what is not. It is extremely rare to notice them when stealing food from a table or spoiling furniture. They perfectly catch the change of mood of the owners and do not bother them.

Maine Coon cat is not afraid of water and often splashes with joy when swimming. It should be noted that Maine Coons can communicate not only through meowing. They make sounds like squeaks, trills and something like tweets. They have a well-developed body language, and a blow to their big head means a particularly tender pet attitude.

To grow a healthy individual, the owners need to take into account some aspects of its content.

Maine Coon feeds should be selected premium. If preference is given to natural food, then the diet must necessarily include lean meat, vegetables, fruits, cereals and dairy products, sometimes boiled sea fish and eggs are introduced into the diet. Adult Maine Coons usually eat three times as many breeds of other breeds, but not because of the love of gluttony, but because of their impressive size.

With enough food, the cat will never be interested in the master plate, he will not go down to theft from the table or begging.

Make hair beautiful regular brushing with frequent teeth. This procedure is recommended to be carried out 2-3 times a week, and during molting - daily. Particular attention should be paid to the chic tail of the pet. You need to bathe no more than once every 1.5-2 months, with the mandatory use of shampoo for long-haired animals.

The order in the house and the well-being of the animal depend on the proper cat toilet. Discomfort in coping with needs adversely affects the well-being of the pet. The toilet for these giants is better to choose largest, open or mesh. The toilet-house will be uncomfortable, and the filler in it will dry much longer.

A pet must necessarily receive timely vaccination. Any troubling signs, whether an indigestion, a refusal to eat, or an insecure gait, are a reason to visit a veterinarian.

Maine Coons need to maintain an active lifestyle. They are often recommended to walk in the fresh air, arrange entertainment with balls and other toys. Loneliness is not in the best way reflected in the character and appearance of the animal. In the place of his habitat, it is necessary to build a device for sharpening claws and your own recreation area.

Hygiene plays an important role in care. Regular brushing of the ears, claw care and bathing will make your pet a real beauty.

Eyes should be cleaned of mucus as needed. It is removed with a cotton swab dipped in weak tea.

It is recommended to clean the ears from the accumulation of sulfur with special solutions (sold in veterinary pharmacies and pet stores) and cotton pads. The use of cotton buds is undesirable, as this can lead to injury to the animal. After completing the cleaning procedure, it is advisable to sprinkle the ear canal with special powder that prevents infection with ticks.

Claws need periodic trimming. Too overgrown, they can cause pain to the animal. For trimming, special round scissors are used, which are the safest for vessels located in cat's claws. It is necessary to see in the light where the capillary is and carefully cut the tip of the claw at a slight angle.If the vessel is not visible, then you have to cut off a little bit at random.

Choosing a name is a rather difficult task. Often the owners choose a name for the pet, focusing on the color of its color. The most common names are:

• Orange
• Tiger
• Lyon;
• Gold (or Goldie - for a girl);
• Apricot;
• Peach;
• Garfield
• Foxy.

The following names are consonant:

• Archie;
• Alice;
• Smart
• Max;
• Friendly.

About the features of red Maine Coons, see below.