Maine Coon Cats

We love our pets don't we? Choosing the rightor New England seamen.
family pet is a serious project. The pet youWhatever the origin of the Maine Coon Cat, it is
choose will be part of the family for years toone of the most loved breeds in the US and
come and will likely always be remembered. Forbeyond. Why else would there be so many
children, a pet is an important part of their life.legends behind this breed? People love their Maine
They learn a lot from pet ownership, includingCoon Cats and help add to their mystique through
responsibility, caring for others, relationship skills,speculating on their origins.
and more.The breed almost disappeared in the early 1900's
Whatever pet you choose, keep in mind theafter being very popular in the 1800's. In the first
impact a pet has on every member of yourpart of the 20th century Persian, Angora, and
family. If you are planning to add a cat to yourSiamese Cats, along with other exotic imported
family, you should consider a Maine Coon Catcats became all the rage and the Maine Coon Cat
(often incorrectly spelt Mancoon cat). They arewas only popular among a few breeders.
one of the oldest breeds of cats in the UnitedYou will recognize a Maine Coon Cat when you
States and make a great addition to any family.see one, but especially if you get the chance to
Next to the Siamese cat, the Maine Coon Cat ispet one. Their coat of hair is water-resistant and
the most popular breed of cat there is. Thesethick and has a feel like no other cat's coat. The
cats were the only cat breed native to the UnitedMaine Coon Cat is built for survival in harsh
States, but now there are Maine Coon Cat inclimates. It's hair is longer on the undersides while
every corner of the world. Harsh winters in theshorter on the top of the neck and back to keep
Northeastern part of the US caused this cat tothem from getting tangled in bushes.
evolve as a breed that can withstand the cold.Maine Coon Cats tend to be long, broad and
There is a myth about the origins of the Mainemuscular with larger bones than other cats. Their
Coon Cat. It's bushy tail has led people to believelarge round paws enable them to walk on snow
that it was originally the result of a cat matedsimilar to a human with snowshoes. The Maine
with a raccoon. The Maine Coon Cat's coloring alsoCoon Cat's tail is as long as his or her body and
adds to the myth. That's how it got the namebushy. To keep warm they wrap their tail
Maine Coon first, then Maine Coon Cat afterwards.completely around themselves like a fur coat.
Amateur historians have their own myth aboutThese huge cats are very loyal to the family that
the Maine Coon Cat. They say the cat originatedadopts them and they have a personality that
from pets that Marie Antoinette sent to the US.belies their great size. They are good-natured and
That story says a Captain Clough rescued herfun-loving pets that are good around children. The
long-haired cats and was preparing to rescue hervoice of the Maine Coon Cat is something you will
from the guillotine as well, but was only able tohave to get used to. It's a high-pitched squeak
save the cats.that doesn't seem to fit such a large cat.
Real historians have their own theory. They sayI hope this article has helped you to learn more
Maine Coon Cats are likely a cross breed betweenabout Maine Coon Cats and that it will encourage
short-haired cats here and long-haired cats fromyou to adopt one as part of your family.
overseas that were brought here by the Vikings