Maine coon Cat

Origin
The Maine Coon is a cross between Blue Russian long-haired and Angora that came in boats from the United States from New England with the European domestic cats. These cats migrated from the state of Maine, where they adopted this breed. They are the only Native American cats recognized as a breed.

The Maine coon has been admired as a mice hunter, even though they left this to become a companion for the homes.  This breed was recognized for the first time in 1861 and accepted until 1953.

Characteristics
Their hair is heavy and shaggy; shorter on the shoulders and longer on the stomach and britches. Frontal ruff of silky texture. Muscular and broad-chested, females generally smaller than males. Strong legs of medium length and Paws large, round, well tufted. Long tail, wide at base, and tapering

The head medium in width and slightly longer in length than width with squareness to the muzzle. Their eyes are large, expressive, wide set, slightly oblique. Can be of different tones: green, gold or copper, blue or one eye can be of one color and the other eye of another color. The ears are large, well tufted, and wide at base, tapering to appear pointed

The colors of this breed are: white, black, blue, cream, classic tabby, mackerel tabby pattern, silver tabby, red tabby and brown tabby.

The Maine Coon can weigh up to 30 pounds, vocalizes similar sounds as to a raccoon, moves their head and seems like they were talking when stalking their prey.

They like to play with water and drink it with their paws. They love to place themselves in high places to observe everything and protect it. Their wooly hair does not need too much attention.