Maine Coon - Maine Coon Cat - Maine Coon Cat Breed

Maine Coon cat breed is famous for its large size and laid back temperament.
History
Maine Coon is the native of the state of Maine. It is one of the oldest breeds of North America. There are many myths and stories surrounding Maine Coon. A popular belief is that it originated from matings between semi-wild, domestic cats and raccoons. Maine Coons were first recorded in cat literature in 1861. Their popularity declined with the arrival of Persian cats. In 1950s their popularity began to rise. In 1968, six breeders formed the Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association (MCBFA) to preserve and protect the breed. By 1980 Maine Coon was recognized by all the registries.

Appearance
Maine Coons have a long, rectangular body, large bones, square muzzles, high cheekbones, large oval eyes, tufted ears and toes with an extra-long flowing tail. One of the distinctive features of Maine Coon is a long, smooth, silky and shaggy coat that is shorter on the shoulders and longer on the belly and tail. They come in variety of colors and patterns including solid, tabby, bicolor, tortoiseshells, tabby-torties, smoke and shaded colors.

Personality
Maine Coons are renowned for their loving nature and intelligence. They are very loyal and enjoy the company of both humans and other pet animals. They are very easy to train and adapt themselves easily to new environment.