How do I know if my cat is a Maine Coon?

Look for: Very large body; Lynx-like ear tufts; Long bushy tail; Shaggy water-resistant coat; Ruff around neck. The Maine Coon is one of the largest domestic cat breeds, with a shaggy coat, tufted ears, and a bushy tail.

What does a Maine Coon's coat look like?

Long, shaggy, water-resistant. Size: Large.

Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domestic cat breeds, with a shaggy coat, tufted ears, and a bushy tail.

Size

Large

Coat

Long, shaggy, water-resistant

Temperament

Gentle, friendly, "gentle giant"

How to recognize a Maine Coon

Very large body
Lynx-like ear tufts
Long bushy tail
Shaggy water-resistant coat
Ruff around neck

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