Maine Coons combined with a tabby are in many ways just as delightful. A Maine Coon is friendly and affectionate, so a mix might very well share these traits.
Maine Coons themselves are very specific in their looks and personalities. So it’s not always difficult to detect certain aspects of your cat that resemble its charms.
Here are some vital physical traits to look out for if you’re trying to determine whether your cat is Maine Coon or Maine Coon tabby mix.
Tabby cats are also known for the rings around their tails. They look a little bit like raccoon tails.
One unique characteristic of Maine Coons is the size of their paws. They’re typically far larger when compared to other cats of roughly similar dimensions.
Because Maine coons and Maine Coon tabbies have such thick undercoats and overcoats, expect to engage in lots of grooming and to deal with a lot of shedding.
Maine Coons typically live to around 15 or 16 years old, provided they are kept healthy. A tabby mix statistically lives slightly shorter at between 11 and 14 years.
There are some things to be aware of when it comes to possible health problems a Maine Coon or Maine Coon tabby mix might experience in their lifetime.