Maine Coon adoptieren
At a Glance Maine coon adopt
Despite their size, the Maine coon adopt is sweet-tempered, gentle and friendly and gets along with just about everyone. They have a clown-like personality and are willing to ‘help’ their owners, yet aren’t demanding of attention. Find out more about this breed and if the Maine Coon is right for you and your family.
Colors
The Maine Coon breed and Maine coon adopt
is available in a variety of colors and patterns except pointed (pale body and relatively darker extremities, i.e. the face, ears, feet, tail and in males, scrotum). The most typical colors and patterns are brown, red (orange) or silver tabbies (with or without white), and in classic (bold, swirling patterns along his sides — much like a marble cake), mackerel (vertical, gently curving stripes on the side of the body) or ticked patterns. In most recent years, breeders have been producing solid colored cats in black, white, and blue (grey).
About The Breed
Breed Information & Characteristics
America’s native longhair, Maine Coons were well established over a century ago as a hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat, well equipped to survive the hostile New England winters. Maine Coon breeders have sought to preserve the Maine Coon’s ‘natural,’ rugged qualities. Maine Coon owners enjoy the breed’s characteristic clown-like personality, affectionate nature, amusing habits and tricks and willingness to ‘help’ with any activity. They make excellent companions for large, active families that also enjoy having dogs and other animals. For owners wishing to show, the Maine Coon has reclaimed its original glory in the show ring.
Breed Information & Characteristics
Responsible breeders will test their cats for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (“HCM”) with evaluation by both genetic DNA testing as well as with periodic echocardiograms that have been evaluated by a Board Certified veterinary cardiologist. Genetic testing by itself is helpful, but not all mutations have been identified and researchers believe there are many
