For those who are interested in this amazing breed, or want to buy a Maine Coon kitten, it will be useful to find out what are the differences between the European and American types.
The division is associated with the history of the development of the Maine Coon breed. Maine Coons originate in America. This is where the American type comes from. The breed received further development in Europe.
"The Americans" are classic representatives of the breed.
large body;
powerful physique;
wide sternum;
well-developed muscles;
massive head;
short muzzle;
high forehead;
round, wide-open eyes;
small, wide-set ears.
A distinctive feature of American Maine Coons is their fur. The coat of these cats is gorgeous: thick, long, silky to the touch, bright color, mostly warm tones. The tabby color inherent in all Maine Coons is brighter in the American type and has stunning contrasts. They are friendly, playful and very attached to their owners.
The European type appeared relatively recently: in the 70s of the twentieth century.
long body - - it is they who set "dimensional" records;
long, narrow legs;
elongated muzzle;
long tails - the tail in cats of this type should reach the shoulder;
low forehead;
narrow slanted eyes, set wide apart;
straight long ears;
"Lynx" tassels on the ears;
powerful chin;
the fur of the "Europeans" is not as heavy and plentiful as that of the American Coons, there are no shaggy pants on their paws, the mane is also not an obligatory feature of the breed. However, the wonderful smoky colors, so attractive to many connoisseurs, are the prerogative of the European type.
Such extreme features give the European Maine Coons a rather formidable, even robber look. Outwardly, they are very similar to predators. Character European cats Maine Coon, and friendly, as well as the Americans.
It is often difficult to clearly identify the representative of a particular breed type. Both the American and European types are highly interrelated. Many individuals combine both types of traits. Some breeders want to breed as "pure" traits as possible. For those who, first of all, strive to find an affectionate and faithful friend among Maine Coon kittens, these differences will not matter much.
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