In recent years, more and more friends have chosen to keep pet cats, and the Maine Coon cat is known as the number one cat in North America. Its unique personality and appearance are welcomed by many friends. You will find that Maine Coon cats have relatively high IQs and obvious appearance characteristics. There are many things that we need to pay special attention to when feeding Maine Coon cats. So, what are the personality characteristics of Maine Coon cats? How to groom them?

1. History and personality of Maine Coon cats

1. The number one cat in North America

The Maine Coon cat is the first naturally occurring long-haired cat species in North America. It has a very ancient history, making it the first native show cat in the United States. Breeds generally from Maine are considered the purest.

2. Personality of Maine Coon cats

Maine Coon cats are different from other cat breeds because of their intelligence, intelligence, and liveliness. It is worth noting that Maine Coon cats often tend to use their front paws to pick up items, and eventually learn to use their paws to open closet doors and turn on faucets.

3. Habits of Maine Coon cats

Unlike most long-haired cats, it is not suitable for people living in apartments because this cat needs a spacious place and likes to enter the garden or yard for activities. She has a very special sleeping habit and likes to sleep in the most remote and weird places.

4. Make special sounds

The meow of Maine Coon cats is also very interesting. It sounds like a combination of the commonly known meow and purr, and they only make this sound when they are happy or frightened.

2. Appearance characteristics of Maine Coon cats

1. Weight and body length

Male cats sometimes weigh nearly 12 kilograms or 25 pounds; the average weight is at least 6 to 9 kilograms (13 to 20 pounds), and female cats weigh 7 to 11 pounds. Male cats can grow to nearly one meter in length.

2. Coat color of Maine Coon cats

The common coat color pattern of Maine Coon cats is brown tabby stripes. In addition to dark brown, lavender, wavy tabby stripes, and dotted stripes, the most famous coat color patterns of Maine Coon cats include mottled stripes, similar to the commonly known tri-color cats.

3. Maine Coon cat eye color

Maine Coon cat eyes also come in many colors, including green, bluish gold, or gold. Blue eyes are common, with one blue and one gold usually found in white cats.

4. The head shape is medium and the chin is strong

Medium width, square mouth, high cheekbones. The chin is strong and strong, in line with the upper lip and nose. When viewed from the side, the outline of the chin is almost at a right angle

5. The five characteristics of cats

Maine Coon cats have straight noses with no nasal segments. The ears are big and covered with hair, the eyes are big, and the distance between the eyes isWidth.

6. The back hair is thick and dense

The coat is thick and dense, with shorter hair on the chest and longer hair on the back, abdomen and thighs. The hair is silky and flows downward smoothly.

7. Strong body and long tail

Maine Coon cats are medium to large in size, with strong limbs and a wide chest. Female cats are generally smaller than male cats. The long tail is paired with long, flowing fur-like fur.

3. Steps for combing Maine Coon cat hair

1. Comb your hair frequently to prevent fleas

First, use a metal comb to comb out the tangled hair. When combing, pay attention to see if there are any black spots infected by fleas. The black spots are flea droppings, so remove them carefully.

2. Comb along the growth direction

When combing, use a bristle brush to brush the fur all over the body, including the abdomen, along the direction of hair growth. Be gentle when brushing to avoid hurting your cat.

3. Brush off fallen hair

After brushing, there will be fallen hair stuck to the fur. Use a rubber brush to brush it off to make the fur smooth and clean.

4. Protective agent for hair care

When it comes to caring for the smooth finish of your cat's coat, add a few drops of fur protectant every few weeks to help remove oil and restore the color and shine of your cat's coat.

5. Use antelope skin to rub cat skin

Use chamois skin to scrub cat skin to further remove surface dirt. Additionally, regular petting and a healthy diet will also keep your coat beautiful.

Maine Coon cats have a variety of coat colors, mainly including dark brown, lavender, and corrugated tabby. The cats have very thick hair, strong bodies, and well-developed limbs. Therefore, we must do a good job in cleaning and caring for the cat's hair. We can comb it along the direction of hair growth and add a few drops of fur protectant.