Introduction

Maine Coon cats are well known for their large size and their beautiful long fur. While the best-known traits of Maine Coons are their size, long hair and big ears, some Maine Coons have short hair. More than half of all Maine Coon kittens are born with short hair, which they shed off in their first year or longer to reveal their true coat. Separating the short-hair Maine Coons from the long-hair ones is easy: The truth is that all Maine Coons have some sort of undercoat – even the short-hair ones just don’t have a topcoat!

Maine Coon cats are well known for their large size and their beautiful long fur.

The Maine Coon cat is one of the largest domestic cat breeds. Known for their beautiful long fur, they can weigh up to 20 pounds and grow to be more than a foot tall!

Maine Coons are known for their large size and beautiful long fur. They can weigh up to 20 pounds and grow to be more than a foot tall!

While the best-known traits of Maine Coon cats are their size, long hair and big ears, some Maine Coons have short hair.

Maine Coons are the largest breed of domestic cat, with males weighing between 11 and 20 pounds and females ranging from 10 to 18 pounds. They’re known for their long, thick fur that requires regular grooming and brushing to keep mats at bay; this makes them great companions for people who want a low-maintenance pet but still want all the affection of a large feline. Maine Coons also have large ears that give them an almost owl-like appearance that makes them seem like wise old souls (and many do live up to this reputation).

Maine Coons are often referred to as “gentle giants” because their size belies an easygoing nature toward both humans and other animals. In fact, Maine Coon cats love interacting with children so much that they make excellent babysitters! Some even consider them better than dogs because they rarely scratch furniture or bite ankles—but you should still teach young kids how not to roughhouse with cats if they don’t know better yet.

The breed’s history in America dates back nearly 200 years when Thomas Jefferson imported some feline companions from Europe after he realized his previous attempts at breeding American Moggies had failed due too much variation in coat length among offspring–a problem not seen within European breeds such as British Shorthairs or Scottish Fold Cats due largely thanks due genetic isolation within Britain itself rather than any one particular country.. He then took those same breeds’ traits back home where they flourished through selective breeding which resulted today’s “American Longhair” cat breeds we know today which include: Persian Longhairs Norwegian Forest Cat Abyssinian Mau

More than half of all Maine Coon kittens are born with short hair, which they shed off in their first year or longer to reveal their true coat.

More than half of all Maine Coon kittens are born with short hair, which they shed off in their first year or longer to reveal their true coat.

The undercoat is a layer of short, soft hair that protects the cat from cold weather and sometimes even acts as an insulator against heat. The long-haired coat is a layer of long, thick hair that protects the cat from sunburn and heat.

Separating the short-hair Maine Coons from the long-hair ones is easy.

As you can see, it’s not difficult to tell the difference between a long-haired and a short-haired Maine Coon. A good rule of thumb is that if your cat has a fluffier coat, he’s most likely a long-hair. His fur will be thicker, denser, and more luxurious than his shorter-haired counterpart.

His ears are also much larger on average than those of his short haired brethren, giving him an overall softer look in addition to being longer haired. The tail length will also vary considerably between these two types: if your cat has one that sweeps gracefully behind him as he walks with dignity (or does something similarly dignified), you’re probably dealing with a longhair; if he scampers about with an undignified “tail-in-your face” kind of flair—you guessed it! That would be your shorthaired kitty!

Of course we could go into more detail but really this isn’t rocket science here people! Just take one look at them side by side and boom! You’ve got it figured out. In fact all we need do right now is make some assumptions based on our observations thus far…

The truth is that all Maine Coons have some sort of undercoat – even the short-hair ones just don’t have a topcoat.

In fact, all Maine Coons have some sort of undercoat – even the short-hair ones just don’t have a topcoat. The truth is that all Maine Coons have some sort of undercoat – even the short-hair ones just don’t have a topcoat.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that all Maine Coons are special, and no matter what kind of fur they have, they deserve your love. If you’re looking for a cat with fluffy fur, consider adopting a long-hair Maine Coon. If not, then there are plenty of other breeds out there waiting for their forever homes!