7 reasons why a Maine Coon cat would be disqualified at a CFA cat show

Maine Coon show cat
Maine Coon show cat. Photo copyright Helmi Flick.

The CFA Maine Coon breed standard makes it clear that the following anatomical features would disqualify an individual cat at a cat show:

  1. Delicate bone structure;
  2. Undershot chin, i.e. the front teeth, the incisors, of the lower jaw overlap or project beyond the front teeth of the upper jaw when the mouth is closed;
  3. Crossed eyes;
  4. Kinked tail;
  5. Incorrect number of toes (this must be a reference to polydactylism which is quite a common feature on Maine Coon cats);
  6. On their fur there are white buttons, white locket or white spots;
  7. Maine Coon cats that are hybrids i.e. showing evidence of hybridisation resulting in the colours chocolate, lavender or the Himalayan pattern.

Comments

  1. WHAT A BUNCH OF HOOEY! MAINE COON ARE THE BEST CATS EVER! I'VE GOT ONE AND SHE'S JUST WONDERFUL AND GETS ALONG WITH EVERYONE.

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    1. I completely agree! Have had several over the years. Fantastic personalities.

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    2. Don't understand your comment. The article is exclusively about what show cats would be disqualified at cat shows run by the CFA based on their appearance alone. This is nothing to do with character and getting along with people.

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