Maine Coon

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The Maine Coon Cat is one of the oldest naturally developed pedigree cat breeds in North America. The name came about because it is generally assumed that it originated in the state of Maine whilst the Coon part is attributed to many myths, the most common of which is that the ringed tail on the tabby varieties was the result of matings between domestic cats and raccoons.

Maine Coons are very large, tall, heavy boned and muscular animals, They develop very slowly, achieving their full size in three to four years.

Their disposition is superb, they remain playful for all of their lives and are commonly called the Gentle Giant of the cat world as they have a very laid back attitude to other cats preferring to be friendly rather than aggressive.

They also have a very endearing quality of chirping, a delightful and gentle noise considering their size!
Brewster does it most of the night and Day ....

Another rather strange quality is their affinity to water, they love playing with their paws in the bath,sink or shower even the water bowl, they like to sit on the edge of the bath and seem fascinated with the movement of the water.
When they drink from their water bowls, they scrape the surface of the water for imaginary leaves, this is presumably an inherited quality possibly from the time when they drank from pools.

The Maine Coon is considered by many people to be the most perfect of domestic pets with their clown like personalities, affectionate natures, insatiable curiosity and easy-maintenance coats.

They dooo make wonderful companions, have no objections to dogs and other animals. A Maine Coon will not ignore you, preferring all the time to know exactly where you are and just hates being left alone with no companionship.

I should know I have one ………