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.
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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.
Another long-haired lass for all you hair fans out there! Meet Philly--she's a sweet golden girl Maine Coon , who needs a special adopter to care for some minor medical needs. Won't you be her caretaker? She needs you. See her today at the ASPCA at 424 East 92nd Street in Manhattan! Or to view other pets looking for homes, visit www.aspca.org/animals.
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…CommentsIEMarch 2, 2008 12:43 PM I have a full bred, adult male maine coon. Although he is very loveable and warm, he has to betrust or get to close to me. Is this normal for an adult maine coon? He is 12 add your comment namecommentSubmitCancelAdvertisementRecent More…
…in CFA and this is in region 7. Marie, a white female Maine Coon had female and a male from her first litter ran it, andsteps. I found not all breeds like the agility and most Maine Coons will look at you and say, "sure lady". But there More…
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