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Maine Coon
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Owner Review: Many people consider the Maine Coon the perfect domestic pet. Their disposition remains kittenish throughout their lives. Although they are gentle good-natured giants, their tiny voices belie their size; they use a distinctive chirp or trill for everything from courting to cajoling. Maine Coons have a clown-like personality, enjoying play well into old age, yet they rarely are climbers or hyperactive. They love their people and are inclined to be where their owner is, following him/her from room to room. They make excellent family companions, enjoying children and dogs. They have extremely affectionate natures, are generally very tolerant and are easily groomed. Welcome a Maine Coon into your home and you will join the thousands who sing the praises of this beautiful and lovable cat! Connie
Maine Coon cats were established as a breed more than a century ago. They were first found in cat literature in 1861 with mention of a black and white Maine Coon known as Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines. Maine Coons were popular in early cat shows in Boston and New York with a female tabby named Cosie winning Best Cat in Show at the 1895 Madison Square Garden Show. Unfortunately, their popularity as show cats waned in the early 1900’s with the introduction of the more exotic Persian Cats from England. Nevertheless, Maine Coons continued to be treasured household pets (especially in the northeastern United States) and during the 1950’s cat fanciers again seriously began to breed them, show them and record their pedigrees. In 1968, six breeders formed the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association to preserve and protect the breed. By 1980, all nine cat registering associations again recognized the Maine Coon for Championship status. Today, the Maine Coon is one of the most popular breeds in the United States.
Type and Size
The most important feature of the Maine Coon are the head and body shape. The head is longer than wide, presenting a gently curved profile with high cheekbones and ears that are large, wide at the base, moderately pointed, and well tufted inside. The muzzle is square with a strong deep chin and, on profile, the nose and the base of the chin are in line. The ears set relatively high on the head approximately an ear’s width apart. Lynx-like tufting on the end of the ears as well as tufting inside the ear is desirable. The eyes are large and slightly obliquely set. The neck is medium-long, the body long, and the chest broad. The overall appearance of the Maine Coon is that of an alert, well balanced, rectangular cat. Throughout its history, the Maine Coon has been shown in all colors except chocolate, lavender and the pointed Siamese pattern. The eye color range through green, gold, and green-gold. White Maine Coons can be blue eyed or odd eyed.
Maine Coon cats develop relatively slowly, and may not achieve their full size until they are around 4 years of age. Males commonly reach 12 -18 pounds with females generally weighing 8 - 12 pounds. Their long flowing coat and tail as well as their bone structure contribute to the appearance of being very large cats.
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