The largest cats: the savanna and maine coon breed

Cat lovers are always very interested in which of them is the most intelligent, the most beautiful, the most dexterous, the largest, etc. This interest is based not only on elementary curiosity. Secretly, they all believe that this is their cat, the most, the most, the most ...

Today we will talk about big cats. For a long time, the myth of the existence of the most expensive and largest cat - the breed of asher - was maintained. However, such a breed does not exist, and the asher was called the largest representatives of the savanna breed.

What, in fact, are the largest cats? The Maine Coon breed is well known to specialists and cat lovers. It appeared more than 100 years ago. It was at this time that the largest cats appeared. The Maine Coon breed made a furor among lovers and connoisseurs of these pets.

For a long time, a raccoon cat lived on the Maine farms. Her "duties" included fighting with rodents. This animal was first shown at the exhibition in the late nineteenth century. Since that time the history of the breed is being counted. The farther past of this animal is shrouded in mystery. It is believed that these cats came to America on ships, with the first settlers from Europe. Their further history can be considered a legend. According to one of the surviving versions - cats crossed with a trot, and on the other - with a raccoon. In the "favor" of these versions, only an outward resemblance to them speaks. The largest cats (the Maine Coon breed) are distinguished by magnificent tassels like the lynx, and fluffy and wide tails, and the color repeats the coat of the raccoon. These original versions have no basis, due to the differences in species and the impossibility of their crossing.

Over time, the breed Maine Coon fell in love with American farmers. The cat fully met the requirements of the owners - was smart, knew how to take care of their own food, had excellent health.

The size and weight of maine coons often tell stories. We want to give you real information about the true size of animals. The largest cats (Maine Coon breed) weigh (for cats) not more than 10 kg, some sterilized specimens reach 13 kg, cats can weigh up to 6 kg, there are individuals reaching 8 kg.

The largest breed of domestic cats - Maine Coons - the animals are surprisingly kind and tender, they are curious and trusting, like children. This is a born companion cat. Many of them do not like to sit in the hands of their master (however, it is quite difficult to arrange such a giant in their hands), but they will happily take your place on the couch next to you during the evening viewing of the film.

For a long time it was believed that the largest cats - the savanna breed (previously issued for asher). The goal of the founder of breed breeder from Pennsylvania Judy Frank was the breeding of a pet, which would combine an appeasable character and exotic appearance. The parents of the first kitten were a domestic Siamese cat and a serval - a predator living in the savannah.

Savannah is the largest breed. A domestic cat, weighing twelve or fourteen kilograms and having a growth of about 50 cm at the withers, inspires respect. This cat is an intellectual. She is very resourceful and individual. Behavior more like a dog. With pleasure walks on a leash along the street, likes to swim, easily gives in to training. Well get along with other pets.

Today you learned a little more about what the biggest cats are. The breed of savannah and maine coon probably interested you.