Most are not lap cats but Maine Coons will stay close by you, follow you from room to room and wait outside a closed door for you to emerge. They do not constantly pester you for attention, but prefer to "hang out" with their owners, investigating whatever activity you're involved in and "helping" when they can. While Maine Coons are highly people-oriented cats, they are not overly-dependent. A brown tabby female named 'Cosie' won Best Cat at the 1895 Madison Square Garden Show. Most breeders today believe that the breed originated in matings between pre-existing shorthaired domestic cats and overseas longhairs (perhaps Angora types introduced by New England seamen, or longhairs brought to America by the Vikings).įirst recorded in cat literature in 1861 with a mention of a black and white cat named 'Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines,' Maine Coons were popular competitors at early cat shows in Boston and New York. Another popular theory is that the Maine Coon sprang from the six pet cats which Marie Antoinette sent to Wiscasset, Maine when she was planning to escape from France during the French Revolution. This myth, bolstered by the bushy tail and the most common coloring (a raccoon-like brown tabby) led to the adoption of the name 'Maine Coon. A wide-spread (though biologically impossible) belief is that it originated from matings between semi-wild, domestic cats and raccoons. A number of attractive legends surround its origin. One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is generally regarded as a native of the state of Maine (in fact, the Maine Coon is the official Maine State Cat). For owners wishing to show, the Maine Coon has reclaimed its original glory in the show ring.
They make excellent companions for large, active families that also enjoy having dogs and other animals. Maine Coon owners enjoy the breed's characteristic clown-like personality, affectionate nature, amusing habits and tricks and willingness to 'help' with any activity. Breeders have sought to preserve the Maine Coon's "natural," rugged qualities.
When the time comes to purchase, you will be asked to complete and sign the Purchase Contract.What is a Maine Coon - Article borrowed from TICA - The International Cat AssociationĪmerica's native longhair, Maine Coons were well established over a century ago as a hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat, well equipped to survive the hostile New England winters. Ĭontact us to discuss the process of aquiring a kitten (or pair). We prefer you to meet your babies in person but are willing to arrange to pick up at Nashville or Chattanooga airport or pick them up by your hired courier. Kittens must be spayed or neutered by 8 months of age, kept indoors, and you must agree that you will not declaw. You are responsible for the additional FVRCP vaccine at 16 weeks. Our kittens may go to their new homes when they are 12 to 14 weeks old in order to give them proper time to be weaned and receive their first vaccinations.Įach kitten receives a wellness check by our vet and is given the first 2 doses of vaccine for Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia virus (FVRCP). A $500 deposit per kitten and a completed contract are required when reserving. Pictures of available kittens are posted here when they are 6-8 weeks old and reserving a kitten (or a pair) is done on a first come first serve basis.
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