They develop slowly (sometimes taking 3-5 years to reach full maturity), they are muscular, big boned cats (males reach up to 18 pounds, females are only slightly lighter). They are tough, hardy cats with a dense, rugged coat, which is longer on the back and legs. The undercoat is soft and fine, and the tail fur is long and profuse. More than 60 different color and pattering combinations have been recorded to date for the Maine Coon; silver tabby, brown classic tabby, brown tabby & white, black & white, blue silver tortie tabby, blue, blue tabby, blue tabby & white, black, white ….
Maine Coons are excellent for families with children, dogs and other cats. They love to talk to their people, waiting for an opportunity to play.
The Maine Coon do have some genetic health issues but with proper care and right choice of breeder one can minimize the risk of any such health problems in Maine Coon Cats. Potential health issues in Maine Coon cats include Hyper trophic cardiomyopathy a disease of heart muscle other health issues in Maine Coon Cat breed are Hip Dyspalsia. Even with above few know heatlth issues that might trap a Maine Coon they are generally more healthy then other common breeds of cats.