Gentle Giant —— "Tibetan Mastiff" Maine Cat among Cats

Maine cats are famous for being born in Maine, USA. It has a strong physique and long hair, which is very similar to Siberian cats. Known as the docile giant-the "Tibetan Mastiff" among cats.

During the cat exhibition held in new york from 65438 to 0895, Maine Cat became the first native cat in the United States. 1985, Maine announced that Maine Cat officially became the official cat of the country. According to the number of cats registered by the Cat Lovers Association (CFA), Maine Coon is now the third most popular cat species in the world.

Foreign photographer: Robert Sijka completed this series of portraits of Maine cats in order to show the contempt of the king of Maine cats. Let's feel the striking feeling first:

Maine Coon, you think it's just a big guy? It is actually a king.

Maine cat comes from Maine, USA. It is not artificially cultivated by human beings, but a natural breed. They originally lived in the forest. In order to adapt to the harsh environment, they evolved stronger bodies. After all, nature follows the survival law of "survival of the fittest, elimination of the weak".

Maine coons come in many colors. There are about 60 colors, which can be divided into solid color, variegated color, two color, three color, silver shadow color, tortoise shell color and so on. Among them, red, brown, chocolate and silvery white are more common, and stripes or blocky spots are more common in fashion, among which brown tabby cats with warm breath are the most popular.

Living habits

Gentle temperament, close to the people, intelligent and independent, considerate, is a good pet. Maine cats are stubborn, brave and smart. They like to be alone, but they can get along well with people. The habit of sleeping is very special, and I like to sleep in the most remote and weird places. Maine cats also have an unusual feature, that is, they chirp like birds and are very beautiful.

Cold knowledge

1. Maine Cat, originally a working cat, is strong and hardworking and can endure bad weather. It is not related to the Norwegian forest cat, but it looks very similar. 3. The development is slow, and it can only be fully mature at the age of four. In fact, Maine cats are bred by cats on American farms. It is said that farm cat is a hybrid of early angola cat and non-purebred short-haired cat. It can chirp like a bird, very beautiful. 6. I like to sleep in the most remote and weird places. 7. Mimi Stuart gilligan is the longest cat in the world. When fully unfolded, its length can reach 1.23 meters (48.5 inches).