Maine Coon info

Do you know Maine Coons…..

• Are a slow maturing cat and can keep growing between 3-5 years old.

• Have tufts at the end of their ears to sense wind direction.

• Have extra fur on the bottom of their paws to protect their feet in the snow and to make them extra silent when stalking their prey.

• Are known as “Gentle Giants” for their very relaxed and affectionate personality.

• They have a water proof top fur coat that protects them from harsh cold wet environments and therefore makes them more prone to enjoy water.

• Are more likely to be polydactyl which mean they have extra toes. These extra toes give them more of a widened foot that helps them to walk on top of the deep snow, much like snowshoes.

• Males can weigh up to 25 pounds and females up to 18 pounds; but most weigh between 10-20 pounds.

• Their manes can start coming in at 7-9 months old; but can even take up to 2 years to come in.