From Andrea Kelley, Maine Suzie Q is a 10mo. old purebred Maine Coon
Cat. She started out life very small and not
expected to live but look at her now!
Coat Type, Color & Grooming
The Maine Coon comes in
many colors and patterns, although it is
best known for the brown tabby variety.
Here are some of the most common patterns: Solid
colors: Include black, white, orange,
blue or cream. Bi-color: Predominantly white with
patches of one other color. Tortoiseshell or Calico: A patchy
pattern made up of three or more distinct
colors (usually black, orange, and
cream/white). Tabby: A darker stripy pattern on a
lighter background color; most often
brown, orange, blue, or cream.
Physical
Attributes
Large in size; muscular, broad-chested
body with wide-set legs and large paws;
medium-wide head with medium-long nose;
large, tufted ears; large, wide-set eyes;
heavy, shaggy coat with longer hair on
stomach, flanks, and tail.
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Personality
Friendly and lovable; requires little
maintenance; adapts well to other animals;
enjoys human companionship; good hunter;
tiny voice.
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Reader's Comments on this
Breed
From Sharon, Texas Mine is 21yrs young, he has had no health problems and still runs around
like a kitten. He is very loveable and well mannered.
Good
Litter Box Manners
Cats are extraordinarily fastidious creatures. Outdoors they tend to
urinate and defecate in relatively open and previously unused areas. More...
