Maine Coon (MCO)

The large to very large cat has a muscular, elongated and broad body.
It gives an overall rectangular impression. The muscular neck is of medium length, the rib cage is broad.

The medium long legs are solid and muscular. The paws are large, round and tufted.

The tail is long and shall reach at least to the shoulders. It is broad at the base, tapering and with flowing furnishing.

The large, massive head with straight contours appears square. Cheek bones are high.
The nose is of medium length. The profile is curved.
The muzzle is massive and square and clearly defined.
The chin is massive and solid and is in line with the upper lips and the nose.

Except the frill, the fur on the head and the shoulders is short and becomes distinctly longer along the
back and the flanks, as well as on the belly. The dense undercoat is soft and fine under the coarser,

firm top coat. The dense, loosely falling top coat is water repellent and covers the back, flanks and top
of the tail completely. The under parts of the body and the back of the hind legs have only undercoat.
Longer furnishing on the chest is desirable, a full frill is not required.

The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any
combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized. All other colours
and patterns are recognized. Any amount of white is permitted. The description of colours is listed in
the general list of colours.

• A coat with an overall even length.

• Finely built body.