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The Maine Coon is a longhaired, or medium-haired, cat. The coat is soft and silky, although texture may vary. The length is shorter on the head, and shoulders and longer on the stomach and flanks with some cats having a lion-like ruff around their neck. Maine Coons have long bushy tails; big, tufted paws; large eyes and ears and a squarish muzzle. Minimal grooming is required for the breed, compared to other long-haired breeds, as their coat is mostly self-maintaining. The coat is subject to seasonal variation, with the fur being thicker in the winter and thinner during the summer. Maine Coons can be seen in all colors, except pointed colours like in Siamese.

 Maine Coons are one of the largest breeds of domestic cat. Males can weigh anywhere between 5.9 and 9.2 kg with females weighing between 3.6 and 5.4 kg. The height of adults can vary between 25 and 41 cm and they can reach a length of up to 100 cm, including the tail, which can reach lengths of up to 36 cm and is long, tapering, and heavily furred. The body is solid and muscular, which is necessary and the chest is broad. Maine Coons possess a rectangular body shape and are slow to physically mature; their full potential size is normally not reached until they are around three or four-years-old. Their dispositions remain kittenish throughout their lives; they are big, gentle, good-natured goofs. Even their voices set them apart from other cats; they have a distinctive, chirping trill. They rarely meow, and when they do, that soft, tiny voice doesn't fit their size!

Some Maine Coons enjoy playing with, but not usually in, water. They may dip toys in their water bowls before playing with them, or just tip the water bowl over. They may also skim their paws across the surface of their water bowl.Maine Coons can be very dog-like in their behavior. Playing fetch is a favorite game. As with dogs, they will bring their ball, drop it at the feet of their intended playmate and wait patiently for the ball to be thrown.

While Maine Coons are highly people-oriented cats, they are not overly-dependent. They do not constantly pester you for attention, but prefer to "hang out" with their owners, investigating whatever activity you're involved in and "helping" when they can. They are not, as a general rule, known as "lap cats" but as with any personality trait there are a few Maine Coons that prefer laps. Most Maine Coons will stay close by, probably occupying the chair next to yours instead. Maine Coons will follow you from room to room and wait outside a closed door for you to emerge.

The Maine Coon is a family cat that will get along well with children and other pets, including dogs. There is one advantage of this breed which you should remember when you open your doors to a Maine coon. One Maine coon is never enough to have. And having got yourself one such cat at home you will soon be looking for a second one!