Adorable beautiful maine coon cat in di-color
The Maine Coon, also known as American Longhair, is a breed of domestic
cat with a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is
one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the
state of Maine where it is the official state cat.
Although the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the
United States are unknown, many theories have been proposed.
The breed was
popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became
threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early
20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the
most popular cat breeds in the world.
The Maine Coon is noted for its large bone structure, rectangular body
shape, and long, flowing coat. The breed can be seen in a variety of colors and
is known for its intelligence and gentle personality. Health problems, such as
feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hip dysplasia, are seen in the breed,
but screening methods can help to reduce the frequency of these problems.
Maine Coons are one of the largest breeds of domestic cat. Males weigh
from 15 to 25 lb (6.8 to 11 kg) with females weighing from 10 to 15 lb (4.5 to
6.8 kg). The height of adults can vary between 10 and 16 in (25 and 41 cm) and
they can reach a length of up to 48 in (120 cm), including the tail, which can
reach a length of 14 in (36 cm) and is long, tapering, and heavily furred, almost
resembling a raccoon's tail. The body is solid and muscular, which is necessary
for supporting their own weight, and the chest is broad. Maine Coons possess a
rectangular body shape and are slow to physically mature; their full potential
size is normally not reached until they are three to five years old, while
other cats take about only one year.
In 2010, the Guinness World Records accepted a male purebred Maine Coon
named "Stewie" as the "Longest Cat" measuring 48.5 in (123
cm) from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. Stewie died February 4,
2013 from cancer at his home in Reno, Nevada at age 8.
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