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Maine (USA)

The body of the Maine Coon is long and rectangular with a broad chest and powerful musculature. The frame is solid. The overall silhouette must remain balanced and without exaggeration.

The weight is for a male July to October kg to a female April-June kilograms.

This cat is one of the largest cat breeds in the world. Fur, of unequal length on the back and flanks, however long middle. It is short on head and legs. It is longer on the back and flanks. The pants are large and well furnished. The Maine Coon is very recognizable with its snout-shaped box of matches.

All coat colors are allowed, except chocolate, lilac point the color, the cinnamon and fawn.

The eyes are large, wide apart, slightly oval (but appear round lorsu'ils are open). All colors are allowed.

Very sociable, playful, good hunter, sportsman and very attached to its owners. Maine coon cat is a balanced, calm and quiet.

The Maine Coon gets along very well with children. And if there is accustomed from an early age, he adapts to life in an apartment. But a large garden (secured) suits him better.

Weekly brushing is necessary to maintain its rustic fur.

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