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.
Typically, a Maine Coon tabby mix is slightly smaller than a purebred Maine Coon. Males can grow up to 16 inches tall while females pop up to 14 inches. In terms of length, they are roughly the same, about 40 inches long.
One of the main signs is an “M” pattern on its forehead. Maine Coon tabbies will also share markings running between the eyes and the ears.
Maine Coon fur is thick and shaggy. It actually has three coats. This accounts for why a Maine Coon doesn’t really mind water at all.
The fur around a Maine Coon’s neck is typically longer and thicker than the hair on other parts of its body.
If you have acquired your cat as a kitten, it’s good to know that a Maine Coon is almost always born with blue eyes. Sometimes they have odd-colored eyes too.
The vast majority of Maine Coons have tufts on their ears — a little bit like a lynx in the wild. Maine Coons also have a lot of hair around and inside their ears.