.gif)
House Cats CentralComplete Domestic House Cat EncyclopediaHouse Cats Central was created for the domestic house cat owner
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| HOME PAGE | CAT BREEDS | HISTORY | CAT HEALTH | TRAINING | BREEDING | KITTENS | FUNNIES | SUPPLIES |
|
|
|||
Maine Coon Cat Breed |
|||
 |
The Maine Coon domestic house cat is the native American longhaired cat and was recognized as a specific breed in Maine where they were held in high regard for their mousing talents. Through nature’s own breeding program, this breed has developed into a sturdy cat ideally suited to the harsh winters and varied seasons of the region. The Maine Coon is well known for its loving nature, kindly disposition and great intelligence. Maine Coon cats are especially good with children and dogs and have always been a popular and sought after companion. |
Simply Art- Original signed acrylic paintings on canvas by award winning artist Michael Arnold. Beautiful selection of art for sale michaelarnoldart.com The Dog Encyclopedia- Empowering information for pet owners to enhance and enrich a dog's life. dogencyclopedia.org Innovative Improvements- Innovative ideas to improve all aspects of your life. improvingwebsites Floridian Nature- Discover the wonderful nature of Florida. From plants to animals, to Florida's pristine waters- Florida is nature at it's best. floridiannature.com Alaskan Nature- Discover the beauty of Alaska. Learn about its volcanoes, Fish, tundra, & glaciers |
|
 |
The Maine Coon has always been admired for its beauty, and a Maine Coon was chosen Best Cat at the first major cat show ever held in this country. The transition from easygoing farm cat to CFA finalist was not an easy one, nor did it happen quickly. Although they lost favor and were conspicuously absent from shows for quite a long time, we are now seeing large classes of these beauties in most cat shows and it is not unusual for a Maine Coon to be named “Best Cat.” Maine Coons are seen in nearly all traditional colors and patterns. The most common color and pattern is the brown classic or mackerel tabby but Maine Coons are also seen in solid pattern |
||
 |
The important features of the Maine Coon are the head and body shape, and the texture and 'shag' of the coat. Maine Coons evolved by adapting to a harsh Northeast climate. Its semi-longhair glossy coat is heavy and water-resistant, longer on the ruff, stomach and britches and shorter on the back and neck. The coat falls smoothly, and is almost maintenance-free: a weekly combing is all that is usually required to keep it in top condition. Maine Coons have very long, bushy tails. One of their most distinctive features is their eyes, which are large, oval to nearly round, expressive, and set at a slightly oblique angle. | ||
|
Cat Fanciers Association Cat Breeds:
(click on name and follow link) ABYSSINIAN AMERICAN BOBTAIL AMERICAN CURL AMERICAN SHORTHAIR AMERICAN WIREHAIR BALINESE BIRMAN BOMBAY BRITISH SHORTHAIR BURMESE CHARTREUX COLORPOINT SHORTHAIR CORNISH REX DEVON REX EGYPTIAN MAU EUROPEAN BURMESE EXOTIC HAVANA BROWN JAPANESE BOBTAIL JAVANESE KORAT LAPERM MAINE COON MANX NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT OCICAT ORIENTAL PERSIAN RAGDOLL RUSSIAN BLUE SCOTTISH FOLD SELKIRK REX SIAMESE SIBERIAN SINGAPURA SOMALI SPHYNX TONKINESE TURKISH ANGORA TURKISH VAN Be sure and add House Cats Central to your favorite social networking sites: 
Website Designed by: Website Creations Privacy Policy Advertise with Us Contact Us About Us House Cat Central - Your one stop website for all information on domestic house cats. Visit our sister sites: A Plus Creations | A Plus Events | Alaskan Nature | American Presidents | Black History | California Nature Cat Encyclopedia | Directors Guide | Dog Encyclopedia | Florida Fish |Floridian Nature | Free Holiday Ideas | Innovative Improvements Literary Authors | Mike's Art Store | Ode to the Gators | Reflections | Simply Art | Website Creations |
|||