Maine Coon - one of the oldest breeds in North America.

Their homeland is state Man. Originally named the Maine Coon`s only color black tabby cats: because of his color, as well as a strong addition and a huge tail of these cats’ resembled raccoons (hence the name of the breed - literally “Maine raccoon”). History of origin of Maine Coon goes into the depths of centuries.

"The first" Maine Coon is a cat named Captain Jenks of the Sea Cavalry. It has been shown in exhibitions in Boston and New York in 1861 and initiated the early popularity of the breed. Maine Coon as a breed survived due to the fact that the farmers of the place where living Maine Coons, paid tribute to his size and excellent hunting abilities. Despite the enormous size and slightly menacing look, this breed is distinguished by a special gentle character. These cats are very playful and old age is kittens at heart. It is easy to adapt to the host and habitat in general. Get along very well with children.

By nature is the Maine Coon - a good-natured, active and just a wonderful pet. Maine Coons are one of the largest representatives of the family of domestic cats. They were extremely tough, strong and very beautiful. For any large animal species is characterized by slow development, Maine Coons are no exception. Sexual is maturity of members of the species reach only to 4-5 years of life. Moreover, males are very large! Female woodcocks somewhat is smaller. Maine Coons are very strongly developed muscular body with strong legs, ending with large round paws, with a broad chest, elongated head of medium length (with a strong square jaw), with round eyes and big ears, high, pointed at both ends, topped with tassels, expanded at the base . Ears and paws are covered with tufts of hair, tapering tail topped with a solid plume. The weight can reach up to 15 kilograms, which is comparable with the weight of the average dog. Maine Coons, despite their fearsome and majestic appearance, distinguishes very soft voice, they rarely, when the meow, and if they do it, then people will be amazed timbre of their voices.

Distinctive and main features Maine Coons - is proportionately large head, large ears with tufts, which resemble lynx. Body of Maine Coon`s with a long tail with the same length as the body. Color varies. To keep at home Maine Coon suited than anyone else, they are amusing in appearance, despite the copious amounts of hair; they do not require careful care of their hair does not fall down, as well as in natural conditions they needed to survive harsh climatic conditions. Representatives of this species are very mobile, are very good hunters. Maine Coon will always find what to do.

Only Maine Coon will be able to give you lots of love and joy forever "dwell" in your heart and become a universal pet!