Biography of Kotov Maykun

The history of the Maine-kun breed His Majesty Maine-kun on the existence of Maine Cunnes, the world learned from American breeders. The name of the breed is translated as “Manny raccoon”. And if with the first term this phrase is clear “Maine” - from the name of the American state of Man, then the second requires clarification. The unusual striped color and fluffy tails of Maine Cunnes gave rise to the legend among the briefers that the breed was obtained by crossing the representative of the cat family with a raccoon.

The bike remained a bike, but the word "kun" reduction from English. The most beautiful version of the emergence of gigantic cats in North America can be considered the legend of the failed escape of Queen Maria Antoinette. Waiting for reprisals from the French revolutionaries, the wife of Louis XIV was going to flee to the American continent and for the insurance sent a ship with her dear to her heart, including her favorite long -haired cats.

The Usato-Hole Cargo sailed to the shores of New England intact and, freely crossing with local short-haired cats, gave rise to a new breed, which soon settled around the territory of the entire state. Modern experts tend to believe that the history of the origin of the "race" of Maine Coons is much more prosaic. Cats to America were brought up for a long time, but these were mainly short -haired individuals.

Long -haired Kotofei arrived at the continent much later, along with the first settlers from the Old World. As a result, finding himself in the conditions favorable for free crossing, the indigenous inhabitants and “visitors” representatives of the tail-estate fraternity became the founders of the new variety of large long-haired cats. A real pioneer in the formation of the Maine-Cuna breed was a cat nicknamed Captain-Jenx-Az-Morsky-Cavalry.

This fluffy giant caused the indescribable delight of the audience in the year, marked at cat exhibitions in Boston and New York and overshadowing the then popular Angors. But by the 20th century, the Maurian giants lost their positions and were for almost half a century crowded out by the Persians and Siamams. After the end of World War II, the Kuna again declared themselves, however, at that time only within the American continent.

In the year, the breed acquired its own official club, and in the city of Europe, the kuna reached it only in the 10ths of the last century. Video: Maine-kun appearance of Maine Coons on the appearance of the glorious family of Maine Kunov was a significant impact by the climate of Man: it is very difficult to survive in conditions of cold and snowy continental winter without a dense undercoat.

A wide paw protected by additional bundles of wool is also a useful device that helps to slide along the ice crust without falling into the snow. Well, impressive sizes in conditions of hunting for small living creatures and an invaluable advantage. As for modern representatives of the breed, their appearance could not but affect the passion of European briefers to extremize.

Today's Maine Coons were significantly added in size, their faces became even more elongated, and the ears have grown significantly. The head of the muzzle Maine Cuna is massive, noticeably elongated in length, with a relief profile, high cheekbones and medium length to the nose. Since the ancestors of modern Maine Coons were traded in rodents, they often had to “dive” for prey in the hole, which became the main prerequisite for the formation of a somewhat elongated form of the skull.

The eyes are rounded, wide and slightly placed. The shade of the iris varies from green to saturated yellow and harmonizes with the color of the animal. Large ears, with a wide base and a slight tilt forward. A distinctive feature is “trotter” and “brushes” peering out of the ear dashes. It was the outstanding dimensions of the auricle that helped Maine Coons to become excellent mousetraps, for which the breed is especially loved by American farmers.

The skin on the ears is thick, protected by thick wool, the structure of the cartilage is dense. To maximize the maintenance of heat and the protection of hearing organs, the kuna is used by an ancient trick: the animal tightly presses the ears to the head, as if folding them, which prevents the penetration of ice air inside the funnel. The neck of the main-kuna Kun's neck is strong, muscular, medium length, decorated with lush and long wool.

Among the breeders, individuals are especially appreciated, with a cervical “collar”, reaching the auricles. The body is elongated, in shape close to a rectangle, with a well -developed muscle mass. The chest is quite wide, the shape of the back is horizontal. The limbs are tall, muscular and very strong. Set wide. The paws are massive, rounded, protected by a dense “edge”.

The tail of the tail of the main-kun long is long equal to the length of the body, with a wide base, without breaks. Covered with thick wool, under which a dense water -repellent undercoat is hidden. In extreme weather conditions, the tail performs the function of a natural heater: the animal wraps it around the body, thereby protecting itself from the cold.The coat wool in main-kunov is long from 10 to 15 cm, but heterogeneous, gradually increasing the volume in the direction from the shoulders to the stomach.

The most magnificent wool in the area of ​​the so -called "pants". In the back of the cover is more rigid with the predominance of the outer hair. The stomach and sides are protected by a soft down undercoat, the main purpose of which is warming and water -repellent functions. The color of Maine-kun drinks water from under the crane, bred in nurseries of different countries, can quite vary both in color and in size.

Recently, cats of any color have been allowed to participate in exhibitions, the exceptions are poison, lilac and chocolate. At the same time, Aguti, a tiger black, marble black and white last option, became widespread in Russia are considered classic “identification shades” of kunov. Possible vices in the mismatch of the appearance of Maine-kun with generally accepted standards automatically excludes it from the ranks of the representatives of the show class.

In other words, such individuals are closed to the exhibitions. The reason for the “excommunication” of a cat from participation in all kinds of competitions can not be fluffy wool in the abdomen, too short tail, small sizes of the animal, spots and slices on the wool, a relief shape of the nose, the presence of a noticeable cavity in its middle, wide -set ears, uniform length of wool throughout the body.

Such a genetic anomaly as polydactylia The presence of excess fingers on the paws of a cat is also considered a significant reason for the ban on the participation of the animal in public events. At one time, this mutation was widespread among Maine Coons, which is why it received the status of the main vice of the breed. Photos of the adult Maine-kun character of Maine-kun Maine Coons are often called companion cats.

They are friendly, moderately calm, but at the same time quite serious and is unlikely to appreciate panibradism. These giants will prefer the knees of the owner a warm place at his sides or in the legs, which is why representatives of this breed are often compared with dogs. Maine cats easily take root in the family, but at the same time they will definitely highlight one person behind whom they will walk a tail.

Another in every sense is a wonderful feature of the breed - a thin and completely non -trooping appearance of the voice, thanks to which kuna often become heroes of funny rollers on the Internet. Cats meow rarely, but they often make unusual sounds similar to purring. A child with a Maine-kun with regard to typical cat pranks, then because of the gigantic sizes of kotofes, they can take the scale of a natural disaster.

The stress, inverted flower pots and broken cups - every breeder is not safe from such surprises. The only thing that prevents the “Maanian raccoon” from turning your apartment into a post -apocalyptic landscape is a calm temperament and passionate love for daytime sleep. Many individuals find a strong craving for “water attractions”, so if you want to save the bathroom in a relative order, it is better not to let the kuns into it.

Main-kuna-cats are unobtrusive and very appreciate their own independence. The last feature is especially pronounced in female individuals. Tactile contact animals are favorably, but it will not work to mole and pour them. The period of maximum motor activity of representatives of this breed falls on the first five years of life. Upon reaching this “venerable” age, cats begin to be slightly lazy, preferring a noisy game of passive rest.

Representatives of this breed quickly learn the habits of the owner, adapt to them, are happy to help and participate in his classes. They will sit with the programmer near the computer monitor, the ballerina will bring pointeas in their teeth, a football player - a ball or boots. Males are very caring parents, from the first birthdays of babies, they take care of them and engage in education.

Maine Coons deliberately do not notice strangers in the house-guests, relatives, friends. Accustomed to them, they communicate quite friendly if they do not try to squeeze them and forcibly pick them up. Main-kun, in comparison with other cats, upbringing and training, the observation point despite the fact that modern kuna no longer drive mice on Maine's pine lakes, no wild ancestors from representatives of the breed no, and they will remind of themselves.

Accordingly, taking Maine-kun to educate, you get an additional bonus to be practiced in self-discipline. In general, the “Maurian raccoons” are easily trained: they have a phenomenal memory that allows cats to easily and quickly memorize teams. Difficulties with the correct operation of the tray and the use of sofa upholstery instead of a claw-this is definitely not about Maine Coons, fluffy giants even at a younger age easily master these wisdom.

From time to time, cats need to give out emotions and hunting instincts, so it is very desirable to take part in the pet’s games.Bake a special ball, a toy mouse or tease it with a laser pointer with your Maine-Kun, thereby provoking the hunting excitement of the animal. Care and content of a graceful handsome man of habitat for Maine-kun is a country house where the animal can freely walk and quench its passion for hunting.

However, the breeders argue that with proper effort on the part of the owner, cats of this breed are quite capable of adapting in a city apartment. Well, it is easy to replace excursions on the Luges-Lesam meadows with ordinary promenade on a harness. If there is no opportunity to remove the animal often, it is worth thinking about acquiring a high game complex that can brighten up the everyday life of your pet.

Hygiene soft fluffy coars of maine cats does not require everyday care: a standard combing a couple of times a week with a comb with rounded teeth. Close attention is paid to the zones of the sides and abdomen, where the undercoat is thicker, in connection with which there is a risk of the formation of the stiffs. But since these areas of the body in Maine Coons are most sensitive, the combing procedure should be carried out with maximum caution so as not to cause the pet’s discontent.

Every three weeks, a fluffy giant is supposed to arrange a bath day. Difficulties with this usually do not arise, as adult Maine Coons love to swim. The ears of the cat inside should be pink. Periodically, they should be wiped with a soft cloth, can be gently sprinkled with an antiseptic. Since the claws of Maine Coons grow very quickly, you need to make a “manicure” pet once a week.

Maine toilet Maine Coons are big neat in everything regarding personal hygiene. However, the standard tray is unlikely to be suitable for the representative of this breed: a large animal in it will be simply uncomfortable. It is better to immediately purchase the product “for growth” with sufficient area and depth. Feeding is it all to me? Ideal food for Maine Coons-food with a high protein content, remember about the dimensions of the animal.

At the same time, this breed does not need a special diet, which means that you can treat a pet both with dry food and canned. Preference should be given to premium feeding, in which the main ingredient is meat, not soy and wheat.