-Maine Coon breed standard-

 

Drawing explaining the standard of Maine Coon Cats. From Maine Coon Lovers and breeders.

Fifes breed standard - Maine Coon

All cats shown at exhibtions arranged after FIFes rules, are judged by the FIFe breed standard for Maine Coons described beneath.

General appearance:

The breed is large framed with a square outline of the head, large ears, broad chest, solid bone structure, a long, hard muscled, rectangular body and a long flowing tail. Good muscle tone and density give the cat the appearance of power and robustness.

Size:

Large

Head:

Ears:

Eyes:

Neck:

males have a very strong muscled neck

Body:

Coat:

Condition:

The maine coon should always be in good balance, condition and proportion.

Remarks:

Faults:

Text: Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

 

For information about Maine coon breed standard in other associations:

CFA standard

TICA standard

GCCF standard

AACE standard

ACFA standard

ACF standard