Maine Coon Cats

Piękny kot maine coon siedzący na białym tle

Ginger maine coon kot portret siedzący na czarnym tle

Zbliżenie kota maine coon z intensywnym wyrazem twarzy

Młody maine coon w kolorze szylkretowym z czarnymi uszami

Młody maine coon w kolorze szylkretowym z pomarańczową plamą na mostku nosa

Młody, puszysty maine coon z zakończonymi uszami

Młody, puszysty maine coon z długim, krzaczastym oGonem

Historia i wygląd

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.

Zachowanie i hodowla

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.