Cats and cats live in many houses and apartments, despite the fact that the practical need for the maintenance of these animals has long disappeared. Now cute fluffy is just a friend. And smoky Maine Coons - is no exception. They are not only incredibly charming, but also very friendly.
Description
All maine coons are large. Their head is rather massive, with high cheekbones and long whiskers. The ears are most often wide and topped with small tassels. It makes them look like wild lynx. And although these cats are huge, you can't refuse them to grace. Their legs are a bit like felt boots, thanks to the wool between the fingers. Their tail is long and fluffy.
The coat of these animals is beautiful and silky, and is also long. Among these animals is the most beautiful smoky Maine Coon. Almost all of the representatives of this breed have a very melodic voice. Even a strong sense of hunger does not make them scream, they just will quietly purr.
These harsh handsome men are very affectionate and quickly become attached to their masters. They are not afraid of loneliness and do not show aggression. In addition, they can coexist with different pets living with them under the same roof.
Color options
If we talk about the haze, they have an uneven color. Most often, the roots of their hair are completely white or lighter from the upper part of them. The light tone is especially visible when the cats move. Smoky kittens are very beautiful, but adult animals attract the eye and seem more mysterious.
Those people who specialize in cat breeds divide smoky cats into several subspecies, distinguishing them by degree of coloring. If we talk about standards, then smoky cats can be attributed to animals with any color. For example, you can find black smoke, and gray, and red, and tortoise. In addition, more brightened haze is allowed, for example, blue or cream. Dilutor dominant gene is responsible for pigmentation. And so the bright animals in the future will have a basic shade lighter.
Depending on the degree of color smoky Maine Coon can be divided into the following categories.
- Shaded cats are painted only on of the hair.
- In chinchillas, 1/8 of the hair is colored.
- Smoky are the cats whose hair is half colored.
- Black smoke. These cats are almost completely black. Only the roots of the wool are white.
- Seals of the color blue smoke have a blue color, and the roots are completely white.
- Silvery cats are born almost white. However, over time, the fur becomes silver. Their distinguishing feature are emerald eyes.
- Red smoke. Animals are born almost white, however, over time they appear red haze.
Content
Maine-coons are not afraid of colds at all, however, in addition to this, they require special care. And the main thing is to care for the hair of the animal. In order for these fluffy giants not to have tangles, they need to be combed daily. You can use the scallop, which has blunt teeth.
If you still have koltuny, you need to contact the professionals to remove them. After all, removing them yourself, you can only harm your beloved pet. In addition, 2 times a year you need to bathe smoky Maine Coons. It is best to use special shampoos that are intended only for long-haired cats.
Do not worry about this, because Maine Coons are not afraid to swim. In addition, they love to play a little water, which runs from the tap during water procedures.
Regularly need to wipe the eyes of cats.This can be done with a cotton pad, which can be moistened in boiled water or tea leaves. Ears should be cleaned of sulfur with cotton buds.
In addition, you can brush your pet's teeth so that the tartar does not form. Paste and toothbrush can be purchased at any veterinary pharmacy. Claws to their pets is best not to trim yourself, but to set up a claw for them.
Be sure to regularly change the filler in the tray. It is best to buy in specialized stores. If there is no such possibility, then sawdust can be used for this. To not smell the smell in the room, you can buy a special deodorant.
An important role in the life of the Maine Coon plays and regular feeding. To maintain the vigor of the cat, you can use both natural food and professional feed. However, it is best to feed your pets all natural. The following products are suitable for this:
- boiled chicken;
- boiled or raw beef;
- lean fish, it is best to use sea fish;
- boiled eggs, but only the yolk;
- various cereals.
But from the fatty pork, as well as sausages is best to give up. In addition, near the animal must be clean water. It needs to be changed daily.
It is necessary every day to release a walk of your pet. If the owner lives in a private house, he can do it at any time. But for those who live in city apartments, you can walk the cats using a leash. Every year it is necessary to vaccinate their pets so that they can live as long as possible.
Summarizing, we can say that Smoky Maine Coons are distinguished not only by their huge size, but also by their beautiful varied colors, from which it is impossible to take their eyes off. In addition, they are calm and not afraid to stay in the house alone. So, they can be got and homebody, and active people.
Interesting facts about this breed are given in the next video.
