Maine Coon
Owner's Guide
Myths, legend and lore surround the Maine Coon Cat. Some are amusing, some are fantastic flights of fantasy and some are merely plausible. They certainly provide good material for conversation. Books and articles dealing with these aspects of the Maine Coon Cat have been well received as people never seem to tire of the subject and are always eager to know more about this wonderful breed.
The Maine Coon is the native American longhaired cat and was recognized as a specific breed in Maine where they were held in high regard for their mousing talents. Through nature's own breeding program, this breed has developed into a sturdy cat ideally suited to the harsh winters and varied seasons of the region. The Maine Coon is well known for its loving nature, kindly disposition and great intelligence. Maines are especially good with children and dogs and have always been a popular and sought after companion.
The Maine Coon has always been admired for its beauty, and a Maine Coon was chosen Best Cat at the first major cat show ever held in the United States. The transition from easy-going farm cat to CFA finalist was not an easy one, nor did it happen quickly. Although they lost favor and were conspicuously absent from shows for quite a long time, large classes of these beauties are now seen in most cat shows and it is not unusual for a Maine Coon to be named "Best Cat."
Colors: a wide array of colors in the solid, shaded, smoke, tabby, bi-color and parti-color patterns.
Videos
Myths, legend and lore surround the Maine Coon Cat. Some are amusing, some are fantastic flights of fantasy and some are merely plausible. They certainly provide good material for conversation.
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Weird Feline Facts: Real or Rumor?
…The longest cat in the world" title now belongs to a Maine Coon named Verismo's Leonetti Reserve Red, (aka Leothe distillery in her honor. Ellie, a brown and black Maine Coon set the record for a cat sporting the longest whisker More…
The Purrfect Age To Get a Kitten
…become fully socialized. Photo Credit:RP Cathouse Maine Coon Kittens Waiting these extra weeks also allows kittensbecome fully socialized. Photo Credit:RP Cathouse Maine Coon Kittens Waiting these extra weeks also allows kittens More…
Feline Evolution: A Pictorial Journey
…cat, British Shorthair , Burmese , Egyptian Mau , Exotic , Ginger Cat, Havana Brown , Himalayan, Ruddy Abyssinian , Maine Coon , Oriental Shorthair, Persian , Ragdoll , Russian Blue , Russian Siberian , Turkish Van , Scottish Fold ( both shorthair More…
…CommentsIEMarch 2, 2008 12:43 PM I have a full bred, adult male maine coon. Although he is very loveable and warm, he has totrust or get to close to me. Is this normal for an adult maine coon? He is 12 add your comment namecommentSubmitCancelAdvertisementRecent More…
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