L'trend Maine Coons

The Maine Coon is a working cat, muscular, solid, long-bodied, and large, with a look of the wild, which is emphasized by the large, tufted ears, square muzzle and shaggy coat. It is capable of surviving a harsh climate by itself but is of amiable disposition.

Ultimate type can take 3 or 4 years to develop in this breed; the largest of all pedigreed cats.  Males are generally considerably larger than females.

Head Medium in width and slightly longer than wide. Broadening with age and jowls in males may combine to make the head wider than long and allowance should be made for this in maturity. Skull curves gently in front view and in profile, with only a slight dip between the eyes at the top of the nose. The muzzle is of moderate
breadth, square when viewed from any angle.

Ears Large, tall, wide at the base, tapering to appear pointed, with lynx-like tipping and inner tufts extending beyond the outer edge of the ears. They are set high on the head; the distance between them being equal to the width of an ear at its base.

Eyes Large and oval, with a slightly oblique setting. Eyes are well-opened and expressive.

Nose Broad, of even width and medium length, in proportion to length of head. Nose leather to extend the full width of the nose, with large nostrils. The profile is slightly concave between the eyes, with no break, then straight to the tip of the nose.

Cheeks Cheekbones are high and become broader with age, particularly in stud males. Jaws Firm and moderately broad to create the squared muzzle.
Chin Firm, strong and deep, in a vertical line with the tip of the nose.

Neck Medium to long, strong and in proportion to the body. Thick and muscular in oldermales.

Body Medium to large in size, muscular and broad chested. The body is long, with all parts proportioned to create a rectangular appearance when viewed from above or in side view. It feels solid, with firm muscle and no flabbiness. When viewed from the rear, there is a definite squareness to the rump. Due to the rapid growth of this large breed, there may be a lack of body bulk, muscle and balance until maturity. Allowance should be made for this.

Tail Long, at least the length of the body, but in proportion to it, wide at the base, with bone structure tapering towards the tip.

Legs Sturdily boned, well-muscled, wide-set, medium in length and in proportion to the body. Paws Large, round and well tufted both between the pads and underneath. 

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