Since this breed evolved to survive the cool climate of Maine, USA, its place of origin, the tail keeps it warm especially when wrapped around the body. Check your cat’s tail.ĭoes your cat have a slightly long and bushy tail? Then, she may be part Maine Coon! Purebreds have long bushy tails that are large at the base and narrow down at the tip. These felines have five toes on each front paw and four on the back paw although some of these cats may be polydactyl which means they have extra toes. These tufts keep the cats warm and useful when walking through snow. Purebreds have large paws with tufts of hair coming out of it. It is in proportion to the rest of the body. The forelegs are straight and the back legs are straight when viewed on the rear side. Maine Coons have sturdy legs, medium in length and wide-set. Both males and females can reach up to 40 inches in length. Males weigh around 15 to 25 lbs while females are around eight to 12 lbs. Males usually measure from 10 to 16 inches while females are around eight to 14 inches in height. This is considered one of the breed’s most distinct features. The Maine Coon breed is larger compared to the average cat and is considered as one of the largest domesticated cat breeds. Their bodies are medium to large and females are smaller than males. They have long bodies, a medium-width neck, and a muscular, broad chest. Purebreds have sleek, rectangular and muscular frames. One way to know if your cat is part Maine Coon is by looking at her body frame and shape. Purebreds have semi-water repellent fur which explains why they are not bothered or even like water. The breed has three coats of fur, two of which are shorter undercoats, and the third is longer and it is on top of the two undercoats. Maine Coons have long, thick, and shaggy fur. Maine Coons usually do not have a profile that is straight from the brow line to the tip of the nose.
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It should be free of bumps, smooth and has a slight concavity. It should be proportionate to the length of the head and nose. Observe your cat’s facial profile.Īnother method to check if your cat is part Maine Coon is to check her facial profile. The neck fur is called the mane and it is what makes this breed look impressive and regal. Maine Coons are like mini lions since the fur around the neck is longer than the rest of the fur. Its length and width are proportionate to the rest of the head part. Also, make sure to check the muzzle since Maine Coons have a square-shaped muzzle and a blunt end. They also have prominent high cheekbones. Purebred Maine Coons have heads that are of medium width and slightly longer than wide. Also, their ears are tall instead of wide and the width of the base of their ears is almost the same as the distance between the ears. They also have hair coming out of their ears as a way to protect themselves from harsh and cold climates. Most Maine Coons have ear tufts or lynx tips similar to the wisps and tufts of a Lynx. To check if your cat is part Maine Coon or purebred, look at her ears closely.
This breed’s usual eye color is gold and/or green, however, white Maine Coons are either blue-eyed or odd-eyed which means that one eye is blue while the other is either green or gold. Kittens of this breed are born with blue eyes but this will change as they age. Maine Coons have large, expressive, and wide-set eyes that are slightly oblique-shaped and slant at the outer base of each ear. One way to know if your cat is part Maine Coon is by looking at her eyes. You can confirm if your cat is part Maine Coon by inspecting the following characteristics of your cat: 1. Check your cat’s eyes. On the other hand, you can confirm your intuition with some accuracy by checking the physical and characteristic traits of your cat. These authorities assess the felines of their lineage to attest to the authenticity of a cat whether it is purebred or only a half-breed. Are you suspecting that the cat you adopted from your local pet shelter is part Maine Coon? If you are suspect that your cat is part Maine Coon but you are not completely sure, you should seek the help of recognized authorities such as the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) or The International Cat Association (TICA).
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