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MAINE COON
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The Maine Coon is a medium length
haired cat. These cats are tough and hardy with a dense rugged coat which is longer on
back and tail. The longish neck and back emphasizes body length. The squared-muzzled head
appears small relative to the size of the body. Males are considerably larger than
females. The independent nature and demeanour of an alert, capable hunter befits their
working ancestry. |
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| HEAD |
Medium in size with
square outline. Cheekbones high and prominent, with squareness to muzzle.
Chin firm and in line with nose and upper lip. |
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| NOSE |
| Medium in length
with a slight concave slope in profile. |
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| EARS |
Large, wide at base
tapering to appear pointed. Slightly cupped with a forward tilt. Set high on head and
spaced one ear width apart.
Feathering in the ears extend beyond outer edges of ears. |
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| EYES |
Large and full,
spaced well apart and set at a slight slant.
All colours permitted. |
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| BODY |
Large in size. Long
and in proportion to create a rectangular appearance.
Hard muscular and powerful. Broad chest. Square rump. |
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| LEGS |
| Medium in length and
strong. |
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| PAWS |
| Large, round and
well tufted. |
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| TAIL |
| At least as long as
the back. Wide at base and tapering with full flowing hair. |
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| COAT |
Heavy and shaggy.
Soft and fine undercoat covered by a substantial topcoat. Short on head, neck and
shoulders lengthening gradually down back, flanks and tail. Trousers and belly fur full
and shaggy.
Frontal ruff desirable. Texture silky, falling smoothly. |
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| COLOUR |
| All colours and
patterns accepted excluding Siamese pattern. |
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| FAULTS |
Unbalanced
proportions.
Fine bone structure.
Round or pointed muzzle. |
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Faults
precluding
an award |
Definite nose break
or straight profile.
Coat of overall even length. |
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CFSA January 2001 |