CFA Standard breed for Maine Coon

example for CFA Maine Coon : credit to- GC Velvetjewels 007 of Mainesuspect(CFA's 3rd best Maine Coon in the Southern Region in the 006-007 show year. )

MAINE COON CAT

POINT SCORE
HEAD (30)
Shape . 15
Ears... 10
Eyes ... 5

BODY (30)
Shape.. 15
Neck ... 5
Legs and Feet .. 5
Tail ... 5

COAT
....... 20

COLOR (15)
Body color and pattern . 15

BALANCE... 5

GENERAL: originally a working cat, the Maine Coon is solid,
rugged, and can endure a harsh climate. A distinctive characteristic
is its smooth, shaggy coat. A well proportioned and balanced
appearance with no part of the cat being exaggerated. Quality
should never be sacrificed for size. With an essentially amiable
disposition, it has adapted to varied environments.

HEAD SHAPE: medium in width and slightly longer in length than
width with a squareness to the muzzle. Allowance should be made
for broadening in older studs. Cheekbones high.

MUZZLE/CHIN: is visibly square, medium in length and blunt
ended when viewed in profile. It may give the appearance of being
a rectangle but should not appear to be tapering or pointed.
Length and width of the muzzle should be proportionate to the rest
of the head and present a pleasant, balanced appearance. The
chin should be strong, firm and in line with the upper lip and nose.
When viewed in profile the chin depth should be observable and
give the impression of a square, 90-degree angle. A chin lacking
in depth, i.e. one that tapers from the jaw line to the lip, is not considered
strong, firm or desirable.

PROFILE: should be proportionate to the overall length of the
head and should exhibit a slight concavity when viewed in profile.
The profile should be relatively smooth and free of pronounced
bumps and/or humps. A profile that is straight from the brow line
to the tip of the nose is not acceptable, nor should the profile show
signs of having a “break” or “stop.”

EARS: Shape: large, well-tufted, wide at base, tapering to appear
pointed. Set: approximately one ear’s width apart at the base; not
flared.

EYES: large, expressive, wide set with an opened oval shape.
Slightly oblique setting with slant toward outer base of ear.

NECK: medium long.

BODY SHAPE: muscular, broad-chested. Size medium to large.
Females generally are smaller than males. The body should be
long with all parts in proportion to create a well-balanced rectangular
appearance with no part of the anatomy being so exaggerated
as to foster weakness. Allowance should be made for slow
maturation.

LEGS and FEET: legs substantial, wide set, of medium length,
and in proportion to the body. Forelegs are straight. Back legs are
straight when viewed from behind. Paws large, round, well-tufted.
Five toes in front; four in back.

TAIL: long, wide at base, and tapering. Fur long and flowing.

COAT: heavy and shaggy; shorter on the shoulders and longer on
the stomach and britches. Frontal ruff desirable. Texture silky with
coat falling smoothly.

PENALIZE: a coat that is short or overall even.

DISQUALIFY: delicate bone structure. Undershot chin, i.e. the
front teeth (incisors) of the lower jaw overlapping or projecting
beyond the front teeth of the upper jaw when the mouth is closed.
Crossed eyes. Kinked tail. Incorrect number of toes. White buttons,
white lockets, or white spots. Cats showing evidence of
hybridization resulting in the colors chocolate, lavender, the
Himalayan pattern; or unpatterned agouti on the body (i.e.
Abyssinian type ticked tabby).