The nature and habits of the Maine Coon

Traction to all unique does not bypass the breeders of unusual animals. One of these pets today is the Maine Coon cat with its inherent regal and large size. Separate attention deserves consideration of the topic of his character and habits.

Maine Coon is often called a wild cat for its formidable and majestic appearance. Felinologists still argue about the history of the origin of these animals, which differ from ordinary cats in their size and appearance. It is believed that for the first time Maine Coons appeared in the northwestern United States, in the state of Maine, which partly explains the name of the breed.

Meny-kun is called the Maine raccoon cat, it appeared at the end of the XIX century, it belongs to the long-haired feline breed. Its life expectancy is on average about 12-15 years. Height at the withers varies from 25 to 45 cm, and the length from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail in some cases reaches 1 m or more. There are cases when the length of males reached 135 cm.

Maine Coon has a large head, massive and high legs, powerful chest. He is not confused with ordinary cats because of the unusual appearance. On the ears of Kuna there are tassels like a lynx. In addition, he has outstanding cheekbones, and the shape of the head is oval, stretched upwards. The ears have long horizontal hairs, and there are tassels between the claws of the paws.

The eyes of the Maine Coon are different from the eyes of the usual cats. They are not round, but rather oval, seem half-closed. Perhaps that is why the animal’s gaze is imperious or even regal. Such a pet is always self-confident, its weight can reach 13-15 kg. Kittens grow very quickly, acquiring all the outward signs of the breed by 3 months.

The Meinovka raccoon cat with developed musculature is very graceful, unlike the mongrel cats, it has a very long and fluffy tail. As for wool, it is incredibly thick and dense, but at the same time silky. The color of the animal may be different, for example, monochromatic smoky, spotted or tiger.

Maine Coon never makes the heart-rending sounds that yard cats are famous for. Whatever he needs, he will melodiously say about it, purring his request to the landlord or owner of the dwelling.

Those who want to have an exotic animal, you need to know its positive and negative sides. For example, this pussy is not so easy to care: its excrement exudes a terrible smell, and therefore it is necessary to immediately get rid of waste products. In addition, she has a strong molt, from which scraps of wool will lie literally everywhere, which will require constant and thorough cleaning. In addition to her, you will have to save your pet from excess wool, because without care it will roll into mats, causing the appearance of various diseases.

Maine Coon is a huge cat, and it is often the weight of its predisposition to cardiological problems. The health of the animal will have to be taken care of constantly, because representatives of the breed can experience problems such as hip dysplasia and arthritis. Observation of a specialist and active development are mandatory care conditions.

It is necessary to feed the kuna correctly, because the usual cat food is not suitable for it. Moreover, his diet should have his own, balanced and correct. He likes industrial-type feeds that can be both wet and dry. But the price of such food differs significantly from the analogs of its segment, as well as the cost of the cats themselves, which amounts to several tens of thousands of rubles.

Cats are active and fully mentally mature by the age of three. However, during this time in the house they will have time to destroy upholstered furniture, and even other interior items. Moreover, if a cat has a cat with character, if there are other pets, he will assume the role of the pack leader, and this may affect the character of other pets.

Not so simple and walking with the Maine Coon. Despite all his charisma and royal majesty, he can not resist seeing a bird. The owner will have to try to prevent the devastation of bird nests, constantly teaching the cat and strolling it in harness.

Given that the cat is clean, will have to make sure that her lumps do not stagnate in her stomach. To do this, usually use a special paste that cleanses the body of a pet and does not allow intestinal obstruction. It will not be superfluous to grow grass that cats love.

However, despite a lot of negative moments, the Coons themselves are truly unique creatures. They love to eat very much, although they have to dose food in order to avoid feeling unwell. Cats are literally fascinated by the water, the jet of which they can watch for a long time, but because bathing will not be a problem. Although on the other hand, after it may remain spilled water, if the cat decides to frolic.

Coons are quite sociable and not depressive. They have a beautiful and wide breast, often almond-shaped eyes. Cats are sensitive, delicate and unlike many fellows can do a vertical stand. The period of activity in them lasts at least 5 years, after which some individuals may decrease playfulness.

Even with their excellent appetite and triple in comparison with the usual cat portion of food, they do not allow themselves to beg for food, relying on the fact that the owner himself should know that the animal is hungry. This is convenient and allows you to adjust to the mode of feeding. In addition to industrial feed, pussy loves and natural food.

Despite the unity of the breed, Maine Coon females are different from males. For example, one of the differences is size. The body weight of the females is less, as is the degree of development of the muscles and the length from nose to tip of the tail. As a rule, males are heavier and larger, their weight often exceeds 10-11 kg.

Differences can be traced in the behavior of cats-boys. In the process of growing up, they acquire not only independence, but also full confidence in their own superiority. Their character changes: other individuals tend to dominate, willfulness or even some stubbornness. These character traits prevent learning, but if you let the situation take its course, then problems will arise in the future.

As a rule, they flow into complete disobedience and non-recognition of the host. Cats breed more affectionate, they often show affection for the owner. However, their mood can be changeable, and therefore unlike males, mein-girls do not always follow on the heels of a man. However, they are more neat and adore for hours to care for their fur.

With regard to puberty, it is accompanied by cats scratching the door and the burden of escape to the street. Cats are not so active and do not want to run away from home.Speaking about such a moment as marking the territory, it is worth noting an interesting nuance: during the sexual hunt, cats not only mark their territory, but also guard it zealously.

During estrus, the behavior of the females may differ from the usual. Cats, unlike cats, in communication with the hostess or owner tend to show their attitude and win the favor of a person. If an animal has done something wrong, it seems that it understands its guilt and agrees to compromise, which is rare in some wayward cats. If we compare the hunting instinct, then in females it is better developed: they love to hunt rodents and birds. Argued that in this case the animals draw a clear boundary between pets and street prey.

Both males and females of a raccoon cat are naturally intelligent and smart. They are pretty clever, amenable to learning and characterized by a sociable disposition. When training these animals usually do not have problems. In addition, these pets intuitively feel the mood of the owner.

Despite the large size and formidable appearance, almost any Maine Coon is distinguished by its peace-loving nature. It is not without reason called a born contemplator: the animal is curious, he is interested in literally everything. It loves the open space, but at the same time it agrees with the housing conditions. However, the tightness can strain Maine Coon, whose type tends to be sanguine.

The representative of the cat breed has an excellent memory, he is able to remember not only the host team, but also to distinguish the intonation of voice. Focusing on the gestures of a person, manner of conversation and intonation, the cat catches emotions. His behavior is considered conscious: he is quicker than an ordinary colleague to guess how to open the door with his paws, using a pen. In addition, it is easy to teach and to the toilet.

Maine Coon habits are unique. He studies not only living things or events that take place: he is often fascinated by a movie on a monitor or TV screen. In this case, often the animal learns not only movement, but also sound. As for the other character traits, then here the kun is different from the usual domestic cat.

He is surprisingly positive about water and water treatments. Both the little kitten and the adult cat love to splash around in the water, both in the bath and in the open pond. When he wants to drink, he first tries the water, dipping his paw into it and bringing it to the tongue.

Regardless of the condition of the animal, it rarely hisses. His "voice" is different from other cats: it is rather a purr than a meow. Other breeders say that the “voice” of a cat resembles bird chirping. Such a pet cannot be called a thief: he is not interested in the master's food left on the table. Much more interesting for him is what is happening around him, but because he is happy to climb on the windowsill to watch what is happening on the other side of the glass.

The parental instinct of pedigreed cats is also interesting. If ordinary cats strive to distance themselves from the education of offspring, male Coons, on the contrary, try to take full part in teaching the little restless kittens the tricks of life. At the same time, they take an active part in shaping their habits and a regal attitude to everything that happens.

An interesting point in the behavior of cats is the fact that they eat differently than their usual cousins. They will not stick their muzzle into the food, but instead begin to eat with their paws, picking up each portion of food with claws. For the rest, they do not tolerate loneliness and always with barely noticeable impatience waiting for the owners from work. If Kun is very bored, he will walk for a man for a long time or even sit next to him if he is allowed to.

Character Coons goes against their appearance. This formidable at first glance cat is surprisingly mobile and curious. She loves to learn everything that is possible, distinguished by good nature and docility of character. However, despite the fact that she is peace-loving and enjoys playing with everyone, she singles out from the family of one person who favors more than others.

This cat does not accept crony relations with strangers, and guests of the household. She not only does not allow herself to be like that, but also does not tolerate anything similar in relation to herself, therefore, he will not allow himself to be cuddled or embraced until he has fully studied a person. Before you start at least some kind of communication with a new person, the cat examines it for a long time. In relation to children she is peaceful, never allows herself to harm them. If the child hurts the cat during the game, the animal prefers to retire.

As for other pets, Maine Coon gets along well with them. If the conflict is brewing, he is never the initiator. The cat understands the separation of objects that are in the house, as their own and others. He does not take someone else while playing with his toys, and you can use different things as them. He can even be carried away by the ordinary trinket.

Remarkable is the fact that Mei-kun does not allow itself bad behavior when dealing with dogs. He holds with dignity, without any aggression, fear or mistrust. In most cases, this cat is prone to sociability, and this is the reason for its livability with other pets. Moreover, by nature it is characteristic of the expansion of the pack.

Meinovka raccoon cat is very active and does not feel constraint when moving around the house (apartment). Unlike sedentary cats, this animal moves most of its time. This is a normal phenomenon that contributes to the development of the skeletal and muscular systems. Active cat can not be limited in movement, because it needs constant physical exertion.

Maine has a hunter's instinct: he can sit in wait for a long time, tracking down potential prey. In this case, the pet is very clever and resourceful. He is able to understand his name and quickly learns some teams. For example, being in the same situation several times, he quickly understands what needs to be done.

Kuhn is very resourceful and can entertain himself. However, it is worth noting that without learning, he grows completely different and cannot fully reveal his abilities. In no case can not offend him, because from this raccoon handsome man can distance himself from people. A hyperactive cat is vital need special toys, scratching posts, as well as large gaming complexes. Walking in the fresh air is a prerequisite for the active growth and health of the animal.

Most Maine Coon breeders agree that representatives of this breed are quite sociable and communicative. The owners are convinced that cats are unique and truly behave royally towards all family members and even other pets. Breeders say that much depends on the name given to the pussies to reflect their grandeur and grace. These are intelligent, educated creatures. - note commentators, leaving reviews on the World Wide Web.

In their opinion, sometimes the coons are better attributed to dogs, while they may be reluctant to walk on their hands. However, some representatives of the breed still do not like water, while others are allergic to dairy products.

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