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The Maine Coon Cat which must be one of the biggest of the domestic breed of cats is readily recogised by its lovely bushy tail and its striped and long fur. The Maine Coon Cat belongs to North America and not surprisingly is a native of the state of Maine, and it is the State Cat. The Maine Coon has been around for more than a century, and it is believed that their physical design enables them to withstand the harsh winters of New England. Everything from their overall size, to the shape of their paws, to the thickness of their fur makes them suitable animals for harsh winter weather. Furthermore, their fur has a water resistant quality to it. As with so many domestic animals, a number of legends have grown up around them, some which may be true, and others which definitely are not. It has been suggested that the Maine Coon is a product of the domestic cat and the raccoon mating, but most experts think this is not possible. Other suggestions are that the native North American cat mated with the Vikings cat, and this is a possibility because of the similarity between the Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest Cat. At one time, only the brown tabbie was considered to be a Maine Coon cat, and any Maine Coon which had a different color was known as a Maine Shag cat. The people who have delved more closely into this are of the opinion that the Maine Coon came about as a result of mating between short haired domestic and long haired cats from abroad, probably Europe. Maine Coon Cats also have unique personalities. They are often likened to dogs in fact. Unlike most cat breeds, the Maine Coon is highly sociable with humans and other pets. These cats will actually run to you when you call them, and are likely to be sitting at the door waiting for you when you arrive home. They do like a lot of love and attention. Maine Coons were once a favorite among those who participated in early cat shows - as far back as 1861, but in the 1900's, Persians came onto the scene, and the Maine Coon lost a bit of popularity. They once again started gaining popularity in the 1950s. The Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association were formed in 1968, by six breeders. The purpose of the organization was to preserve and protect the Maine Coon Cat breed. This breed of domestic cat was not recognized by all cat registries, however, until 1980. The Maine Coon Cat today is owned, loved, and shown by many thousands of people. The Breeders Association mentioned earlier has also grown from the original 6 breeders to now well over 200 breeders and with many more non-breeder members as well. Kindly provided by 4Girls.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include this link. |
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