Maine Coon

Maine Coon

Height

Male:25,41 Female:25,41

Lifespan

9-15 years

Pedigree

Yes

Weight

Male: 5,9-8,2 kg Female: 3,6-5,9 kg

Pros

  • Gentle giants
  • Affectionate and playful
  • Intelligent and trainable
  • Good with children and other pets
  • Low-shedding compared to other long-haired breeds
  • Hardy and adaptable
  • Relatively healthy
  • Beautiful and majestic appearance
  • Enjoy water
  • Vocal but not overly loud.

Cons

  • High grooming needs
  • potential for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
  • prone to hip dysplasia
  • can be expensive
  • may shed a lot
  • require a lot of space
  • potential for polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
  • can be mischievous
  • may not be suitable for very small apartments
  • sometimes prone to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Characteristics

Activeness

Docility

Friendliness

Grooming

Hardiness

Health

Independence

Intelligence

Need for Attention

Playfulness

Shedding

Vocality

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