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Maine Coon Cats

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History

The Maine Coon cat originated in North America in the state of Maine which is where the name comes from. The Maine Coon is also the official state cat for Maine and many old wives tales exist about the Maine Coon’s beginnings. One such ludicrous story is that feral domestic cats mated with racoons which is biologically impossible. This story along with the Maine Coon’s bushy raccoon-like tail and tabby coat led to the name of Maine Coon being settled on.

The most logical story is that the breed originated from matings between shorthaired domestic cats and imported longhaired cats - either across the Atlantic or from other US states.

The Maine Coon has appeared in literature as far back as 1861 with a black and white cat named 'Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines'. Maine Coons have been historically popular at cat shows in America. At an 1895 cat show at Madison Square Garden a female, brown tabby Maine Coon won best in show.

Behaviour

Maine Coons are independent and spirited cats. They are quite happy in their own company and tend not to pester their owners for attention. Instead they prefer to enjoy their owners company from a distance and will happily curl up on the sofa next to you whilst you watch tv.

Varieties

Maine Coons come in a wide variety of colours but are always long haired.

Breed Details

  • Status: Common
  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Rough date of Origin: 1800s
  • Hair length: Longhair
  • Activity Level: Medium
  • Vocalness: Low
  • Child friendly: Good with children
  • Intelligence:
  • Playfullness: Moderate
  • Grooming Requirements: More than once per week
  • Weight: 4.0 - 7.5kg
  • Size: Large
  • House Cat or Outdoor Cat: House Cat
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Maine Coon Pictures

A Maine Coon cat sat on a radiator.
A Maine Coon cat sat on an outside table.
Two Maine Coon cats sat on a sofa.
A Maine Coon cat lying in the sun in the garden.
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A maine coon cat lying down
Two cats sat on the freestyle cat tree.
a bouquet of roses with a tabby maine coon cat
a grey and white cat sat on a blanket inside
a grey maine coon cat licking its owners hand
a grey maine coon cat lying on a blanket
four tabby brown and white kittens in a bed
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Love - Lisa,

I have 2 mainecoons 1 male 1 female. Brother and sister. They are the best. They are more like a dog than a cat. They greet me at the door everything I come home. They follow me around the house. They chirp and talk a lot. My husband even loves them. He gives them more attention when he gets home than he does me. Wouldn't take any amount of money for them.

The best breed - Jenn,

I absolutely adore Maine Coons and have found them to be very affectionate, friendly, playful, and vocal. They definitely underestimate their own size and try to be lap cats

Wonderful breed! Very healthy from quality breeders! - Debbie,

Amazing devoted breed. Very dog -like.

- Robyn,

The most intelligent, gentle, healing soul. Loyal, protective, affectionate. So beautiful.

I love my cat. - Bob,

I have a sweet maine coon cat. He is very vocal, hates jumping, and is nearly blind. I rescued him from an abusive family when he was a year old. He loves to lay on me, and often jumps on my shoulder. (He's really heavy.) I love this cat so much. He is my entire world, and he's the most affectionate cat I've ever had.

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