The origin of the cat is Maine in North –America. There is a lot of myths connected with The Maine Coon cat. One legend says that it is a mix of domestic cat and racoon. This can not be true because it is genetic impossible. The origin is probably a mix between several different types of longhair cats brought home by sailors. We can guess that it could be Angora Cats and Norwegian Forest cats, but we don`t know for sure. The first registration was in 1861. It was a black and white cat called ”Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines”. Maine Coons were popular show cats already more than hundred years ago. A brown tabby female called ”Cozie” won Best in Show in 1895 at Madison Square Garden Show. In the beginning of the 1920 `s the Maine Coons disappeared from the shows. The Persian cats and other exotic cats arrived in America and became more interesting. In 1959 the Maine Coons were said to be extinct., and in 1973 a newspaper wrote that the Maine Coon cat did not exist. But it existed, and in 1968 the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association was founded. The Maine Coon is the official Maine State Cat. 

General description
Maine Coon is a natural breed. The origin can be retraced to the cat on the farms in the North- East of America. The Maine Coon is a large cat, rectangle outline on head, large ears, broad chest, solid bone structure , long and muscular body and long tail. The Maine Coon shall be in good balance and with a robust look. The type shall always be prefered before colour. In the USA there are 5 different standards + the FiFe standard. The standards are different in details, but in size, boning, length and coat they are identical. 

Head
Medium in size, high and prominent cheekbones, face and nose of medium length with a square outline of the nose, slightly concave profile, slightly curved forehead and strong chin in line with nose and upper lip. Distinct transition can be felt between muzzle and cheekbones. 

Ears
Large, wide at the base. Moderately pointed. Lynx tufts are desirable. Tufts of hear in the ears extend beyond outer edges of ear. Ears should be placed one ear`s width apart. The width extend slightly on older cats. High set on head with a very slight outward tilt. Lower base set just slightly further back than upper base. 

Eyes
Large, widely set. Slightly oval, but not almond shaped. Wide open they shall appear round. Set slightly slanted towards the outer base of the ear. Any colour is permitted. There is no relationship between eye- and coat colour. Clear eye colour is desirable. 

Body
Strong ,muscular and broad-chested body type with solid boning. The males shall have a strong neck. The body shall be long with good proportions so that the body makes a rectangle. The legs shall be strong, medium long. Large paws, round and well tufted between the toes. 

Tail
The tail shall be at least as long as the body. Wide at the base, tapering to the tip with full flowing hair. 

Coat
All weather coat. Dense. Short on head, shoulders and legs, becoming gradually longer down the back and sides, with long,fully shaggy baggy trousers on the hind legs and belly fur. A frill is expected. Silky texture. The coat has distinct body, falling smoothly. Undercoat is soft and fine, covered with coarse, smooth outer coat. 

Colour
All colours are acceptable, except pointed patterns, chocolate, lilac, fawn, cinnamon and Burmese factors. Any amount of white is permitted. 

Faults
Overall small cat. Unbalanced proportions .Round head. Straight and convex profile. Nose break. Pronounced whisker pads. Round or pointed muzzle. Undershot chin. Wide set, flared ears. Slanted, almond shaped eyes. Fine, light bone structure. Short, cobby body. Long, stilty legs. Short tail. Lack of belly shag. Coat of overall even length. Lack of under coat. 

The origin of the cat is Maine in North –America. There is a lot of myths connected with The Maine Coon cat. One legend says that it is a mix of domestic cat and racoon. This can not be true because it is genetic impossible. The origin is probably a mix between several different types of longhair cats brought home by sailors. We can guess that it could be Angora Cats and Norwegian Forest cats, but we don`t know for sure. The first registration was in 1861. It was a black and white cat called ”Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines”. Maine Coons were popular show cats already more than hundred years ago. A brown tabby female called ”Cozie” won Best in Show in 1895 at Madison Square Garden Show. In the beginning of the 1920 `s the Maine Coons disappeared from the shows. The Persian cats and other exotic cats arrived in America and became more interesting. In 1959 the Maine Coons were said to be extinct., and in 1973 a newspaper wrote that the Maine Coon cat did not exist. But it existed, and in 1968 the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association was founded. The Maine Coon is the official Maine State Cat. 

General description
Maine Coon is a natural breed. The origin can be retraced to the cat on the farms in the North- East of America. The Maine Coon is a large cat, rectangle outline on head, large ears, broad chest, solid bone structure , long and muscular body and long tail. The Maine Coon shall be in good balance and with a robust look. The type shall always be prefered before colour. In the USA there are 5 different standards + the FiFe standard. The standards are different in details, but in size, boning, length and coat they are identical. 

Head
Medium in size, high and prominent cheekbones, face and nose of medium length with a square outline of the nose, slightly concave profile, slightly curved forehead and strong chin in line with nose and upper lip. Distinct transition can be felt between muzzle and cheekbones. 

Ears
Large, wide at the base. Moderately pointed. Lynx tufts are desirable. Tufts of hear in the ears extend beyond outer edges of ear. Ears should be placed one ear`s width apart. The width extend slightly on older cats. High set on head with a very slight outward tilt. Lower base set just slightly further back than upper base. 

Eyes
Large, widely set. Slightly oval, but not almond shaped. Wide open they shall appear round. Set slightly slanted towards the outer base of the ear. Any colour is permitted. There is no relationship between eye- and coat colour. Clear eye colour is desirable. 

Body
Strong ,muscular and broad-chested body type with solid boning. The males shall have a strong neck. The body shall be long with good proportions so that the body makes a rectangle. The legs shall be strong, medium long. Large paws, round and well tufted between the toes. 

Tail
The tail shall be at least as long as the body. Wide at the base, tapering to the tip with full flowing hair. 

Coat
All weather coat. Dense. Short on head, shoulders and legs, becoming gradually longer down the back and sides, with long,fully shaggy baggy trousers on the hind legs and belly fur. A frill is expected. Silky texture. The coat has distinct body, falling smoothly. Undercoat is soft and fine, covered with coarse, smooth outer coat. 

Colour
All colours are acceptable, except pointed patterns, chocolate, lilac, fawn, cinnamon and Burmese factors. Any amount of white is permitted. 

Faults
Overall small cat. Unbalanced proportions .Round head. Straight and convex profile. Nose break. Pronounced whisker pads. Round or pointed muzzle. Undershot chin. Wide set, flared ears. Slanted, almond shaped eyes. Fine, light bone structure. Short, cobby body. Long, stilty legs. Short tail. Lack of belly shag. Coat of overall even length. Lack of under coat.