FIFé Standard for the Maine Coon
The FIFé (Fédération Internationale Féline) places special emphasis on the overall impression of strength and robustness. Here you will find the detailed characteristics that define a Maine Coon according to this standard.
| General | Impression | Rectangular, large-framed, heavily muscled body, broad chest, strong bone structure. |
| Size | Standard | Medium to large, males noticeably larger than females. |
| Head | Shape | Medium-sized, angular outline, profile gently concave sloping (no stop). |
| Forehead & Cheeks | Gently curved forehead, high and prominent cheekbones. | |
| Muzzle | Medium length, angular outline. Perceptible transition to the cheekbones. | |
| Chin | Firm, in vertical line with nose and upper lip. | |
| Ears | Placement | Large, broad at the base, moderately pointed with lynx tufts. One ear width apart. |
| Eyes | Expression | Large, wide-set, slightly oval. Any clear color matching the coat. |
| Body | Structure | Long, heavy musculature, broad chest, overall rectangular appearance. |
| Legs & Paws | Strong, medium length. Paws large and round with tufts between the toes. | |
| Tail | Type | As long as the body, broad at the base, tapering with flowing hair. |
| Coat | Structure | Dense all-weather coat, long on the belly and hind legs, ruff expected. |
| Colors | Black, blue, red, cream, agouti, white spotting, silver, white. | |
| Faults | Disqualification | Lack of size, unbalanced proportions, round head, profile faults (stop), polydactyly. |
Important Notes on the Standard
- Type must always be preferred over color.
- The very slow development of the Maine Coon must be taken into account.
- Length and density of the coat vary greatly with the seasons.
