Maine Coon

- Size
- large
- Weight
- 6–10 kg, males4–6 kg, females
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
- Group
- Apartment friendlyFor first-time ownersGood with kids
An editorial estimate, not a measurement.
Suits. Крупная, общительная, легко ладит с детьми и собаками.
Be aware. Вес до 10 кг — нагрузка на сердце. Кардиомиопатия и дисплазия. Длинная шерсть требует вычёсывания.
Temperament
Крупная кошка со спокойным характером, которую часто называют собачьей: мейн-кун ходит за хозяином по квартире, встречает у двери и охотно общается. Голос негромкий, мурлыкающий, нехарактерный для размера. К детям терпелив, с другими животными уживается. Взрослеет медленно — окончательно формируется к трём-четырём годам.
Care
Полудлинная шерсть не сваливается сама, но вычёсывать нужно два-три раза в неделю, а в линьку чаще. Когти растут быстро, нужна крепкая когтеточка по размеру. Из-за веса важен контроль питания и суставы. Наследственно значима гипертрофическая кардиомиопатия — у племенных животных должно быть эхо сердца.
Origin
Аборигенная порода северо-востока США, сформировалась на фермах штата Мэн без участия селекционеров: выживали крупные, густошёрстные и здоровые. Одна из самых крупных домашних кошек.
What to watch in this breed
Breed predispositions are not a diagnosis and not a sentence. They are what occurs in this breed more often than in others, and what is worth knowing in advance.
- Watch firstHypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- The commonest heart disease in cats and the main cause of sudden death. It gives no signs for a long time; the first may be fast breathing at rest or the hind legs suddenly giving out. In this breed heart scans are done on schedule — ask your vet from what age.
- Keep in mindHip dysplasia
- The puppy sits to one side, struggles to get up after sleeping, runs with a “bunny hop” using both hind legs together. What is in your hands: no excess weight and no jumping down from height while it grows. The puppy’s parents are screened by X-ray — ask the breeder.
A predisposition means a probability, not a disease. Most animals of these breeds live their lives without any of it. We do not diagnose: the list is here so you know what to ask your vet at a routine check-up and which signs not to write off as old age.
Weight and lifespan are a guide for the breed, not a standard for your animal. Actual figures depend on the line, care and health.
Where to get one: Maine Coon breeders
These records are collected by us and marked verified only after a call. Ring ahead: available litters change every week.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.
Record from open sources; we have not confirmed it by phone.