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	Secretary of State Kid's Page
		Maine Coons were well established more than a century ago as a hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat, well equipped to survive the hostile New England winters.
		Maine Coon Cats are tall, muscular, big-boned cats; males commonly reach 13 to 18 pounds, with females normally weighing about 9 to 12 pounds.
		Maine Coons don't achieve their full size until they are three to five years old.
	www.maine.gov /sos/kids/allabout/symbols/cat.htm (286 words)

	Maine Coon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Maine Coons have medium-long, dense fur, with longer hair, or a ruff, on their chests similar to the mane of a lion (which is why the breed is sometimes humorously called the "Mane Coon").
		Maine Coons are noted for their ability to trill their meows, which sounds like a combination of a purr and a meow, and they tend to make this sound when happy or startled.
		Maine Coons are usually not "lap" cats, and many Maine Coons, probably because of their size, are not comfortable with sitting on a person's lap or chest, though this may depend on the personality of the individual cat.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maine_Coon_cat (994 words)

	Maine coon cat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The extinction of coon of Maine, as the death of Twain of the mark, was a exageraciÃ³n.
		The cat of coon of Maine was accepted for the provisional state that began of May the 1 of 1975 in the meeting of the Council of October 1974.
		Coon of Maine is the second popular cat in the CFA according to the sight by the numbers of the registered kittens.
	cat.sirre.com /maine-coon-cat.htm (3915 words)

	Secretary of State Kid's Page
		One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is regarded as a native of the state of Maine.
		Maine Coons were well established more than a century ago as a hardy, handsome breed of domestic cat, well equipped to survive the hostile New England winters.
		Maine Coons don't achieve their full size until they are three to five years old.
	www.state.me.us /sos/kids/allabout/symbols/cat.htm (286 words)

	The Maine Coon Cat
		One such legend has the Maine Coon cats descending from royalty, royal cats that is! It is said that during the French Revolution Marie Antoinette sent 6 of her beloved cats on Captain Clough’s ship to the new country along with belongings important to her.
		Maine Coons developed their amiable ways, intelligence and physical appearance through the process of natural selection without the intervention of man. Maine’s harsh climate requires rugged individuals.
		Maine Coons are recorded in cat shows as early as 1861 and a Maine Coon won “Best Cat” in the Madison Square Garden show in 1895.
	www.excalipurrs.com /maine_coon_cat.htm (1072 words)

	The Maine Coon Cat
		One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the Maine Coon is generally regarded as a native of the state of Maine (the Maine Coon is the official Maine State Cat).
		Interestingly, the breed closest to the Maine Coon is the Norwegian Forest Cat which, although geographically distant, evolved in much the same climate, and lends credence to the theory that some of the cats responsible for developing the Maine Coon were brought over by the Vikings.
		Maine Coons develop slowly, and don't achieve their full size until they are three to five years old.
	www.moggies.co.uk /breeds/maine.html (636 words)

	Origins of The Maine Coon Cat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		And best speculation is that Maine Coon Cats gene-pool origins are likely rooted in longhaired cats brought in from the Scandinavian areas and Baltic sea areas of northern Europe and possibly from longhaired cats as far east as Saint Petersburg.
		Cats were likely left behind in Maine even before human settlements, and these cats probably resembled today's Maine Coon Cats, but were probably somewhat smaller and less hearty These Early Maine cats likely cross-bred with the heavier-bodied, powerful, Americanized versions of short-haired cats common to the central seaboard states of the US which.
		The Maine Coon Cat possess the incredible mass and strength that were required to catch their food and also keep the many native and wild competing carnivore species at bay if confronted.
	www.mccfabc.org /cat6/art2-origins.htm (620 words)

	Maine Coon Cat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Maine Coons have a distinctive squareness to the muzzle, large tufted ears, and large, round, well-tufted paws.
		The Maine Coon tends to be cautious with strangers, but is loving and thoughtful with their family.
		Maine Coons are especially good with children and dogs and have always been a popular and sought after companion.
	www.geocities.com /pndtpa/breeds/MaineCoon.htm (232 words)

	Maine Coon
		A romantic theory as to the origin of Maine Coon is that Marie Antoinette, Queen of France smuggled all her royal treasures on to a ship including her six longhaired cats to be shipped to Wiscasset, Maine during the French Revolution and she was to follow.
		Nevertheless, Maine Coons continued to be treasured household pets (especially in the northeastern United States).Re- established by devoted breeders in the 1970's and by 1980 was accepted by all cat associations for championship status.
		Maine Coons are large long cats standing relatively high on their legs, which allow them to redily jump over fallen tree boughs and small streams.
	home.online.no /~hbrekkli/mcoon-us.htm (1480 words)

	Maine Coon - Maine Coon Cat - Maine Coon Cat Breed
		Maine Coon is the native of the state of Maine.
		By 1980 Maine Coon was recognized by all the registries.
		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.
	pets.iloveindia.com /cats/cat-breed/maine-coon.html (268 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - Maine coon cat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cats have always been a part of her life and her husband's.(Profits & passions: successful business people have many dimensions, they even manage to have some fun.)
		The danger of heart disease: a veterinary exam at least once a year for your cat is the best defense against cardiac illness.
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	www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-Mainecoo.asp (227 words)

	Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Maine Coon
		This Is the Maine Coon Cat by Sharon P. Bass
		The Maine Coon 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.
		Maines are especially good with children and dogs and have always been a popular and sought after companion.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/maine.html (570 words)

	What is a Maine Coon
		The Maine Coon was originally the American wild cat, living mainly on farms where it was held in high esteem by farmers for its ability to catch vermin.
		Although it is fairly new to the British show bench, the Maine Coon has actually been shown in America since the 1860's, initially by local farmers at their own annual cat show at the Skowhegan Fair, and Maine Coons from all over the territory competed for the coverted title of "Maine State Champion Cat".
		In 1988 the Maine Coon was granted Preliminary Status with the G.C.C.F. and in 1992 progressed to Provisional Status.
	www.maine-coon-cat-club.com /whatis (1471 words)

	Cat Fanciers: Maine Coon: Cat Breed FAQ
		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).
		Maine Coons do not need much grooming and a weekly combing is all that is usually required to keep the coat in top condition.
		The Maine Coon is America's native longhair cat; it evolved naturally in response to the New England climate.
	www.fanciers.com /breed-faqs/maine-coon-faq.html (2265 words)

	Moxie's "Maine Coon Cat" Page
		Although the "history" of the Maine Coon Cat is riddled with legend, one thing is certain, the Maine Coon is a totally unique breed of cat.
		A popular theory of origin is that the Maine Coon sprang from the six pet cats of Marie Antoinette sent to Wiscasset, Maine, when she was planning to escape from France during the French Revolution.
		Maine Coons have almost "dog" like tendencies - they will follow you around - they will investigate strange noises - they will investigate a knock at the door - they do things ordinary cats just won't be bothered with.
	home.adelphia.net /~moxie99/mainecooncats.html (1376 words)

	Legends of the Maine Coon Cat
		These early cats were known as "Maine cats" with the name "Coon" added prior to 1865 (in publications by a celebrated Maine author of that period, whose "coon-cat", named "Polly" grew up together with her.) A later writer to describe Maine cats was F. Pierce.
		Pierce' first cat owned in 1861 by her brother and herself was a Maine cat named "Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines." This cat she describes as one of the "long-haired cats of that variety often called Maine cats.........
		She explains for us that the Maine cat was developed primarily along the coastal areas of Maine, and spread inland to farms only slowly as the kittens were given to relatives and friends.
	home.earthlink.net /~dirigo3/legends.html (1402 words)

	Maine Coon CAT BREEDERS
		Maine Coons, like American Shorthairs, are considered native to America because they’ve been on this continent since the colonial days, and perhaps longer.
		Regardless of where the breed came from, the Maine Coon was one of the first breeds to be recognized by the late nineteenth-century cat fancy, and became an early favorite.
		Maine Coon fanciers say that the popularity is due to the breed’s large size, intelligence, luxuriant coat, hardy disposition, and devotion to their human family.
	www.breedersden.com /maine_coon.htm (1354 words)

	Maine Coon pedigree cat breed profile
		Main Coons have a long, rectangular body, large bones, and an overall look of a sturdy cat who is a great hunter.
		The Maine Coon has always been admired for its beauty and a distinctive feature of the breed is a long, smooth, silky and shaggy coat that is shorter on the shoulders and longer on the belly and tail.
		Maine Coons are slow to mature and can take from three to five years to reach full size.
	www.catsinfo.com /mainecoon.html (654 words)

	Maine Coon Cat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One of the first truly American breeds, the Maine Coon Cat, is a result of natural crossbreeding of domestic shorthairs from Europe and free-running longhairs, Norwegians or Siberians brought to the New World even earlier by Vikings.
		The Maine Coon is a big, tough, outdoor, cold-country cats, similar to the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Siberian Forest Cat from the Old World.
		Maine Coons love freedom, it would be cruel to keep one cooped up in a house or apartment in the city.
	www.gorki.net /breeds/MaineCoon.html (252 words)

	Our Maine Coon Cat
		Maine Coon cats are the largest domestic breed of cats.
		As the Maine Coon cats were known for being incredible hunters-usually excellent 'mousers', I felt he deserved this hunting routine as part of his inherent nature.
		Most cats aren't even diagnosed with it because it hits them when they are much older, and most of us figure it was 'just their time'.
	www.ourmainecooncat.com (4201 words)

	The Maine Coon Cat
		Another theory is that the Maine Coon is descended from the Norwegian Forrest Cat (Skogkatts) brought to North America as ships’ cats at a very early date by the Vikings.
		Which ever of these tales of the origin of the Maine Coon, might or might not be true, what is known is that the Maine Coon was the first ever cat to be exhibited in competitive cat shows.
		Maine Coons were brought there from all over the region to compete for the title of ”Maine State Champion Coon Cat”.
	kernes.netfirms.com /COON.htm (808 words)

	Maine Coon Rescue
		Maine Coon Rescue is a nationwide 501c3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to rescuing Maine Coon and Maine Coon Mix cats.
		We assist in assuring that these cats are placed in carefully screened forever-homes where they will spend the rest of their lives being spoiled as they deserve.
		Maine Coon Rescue invites you to join our Yahoo group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/mainecoonrescue.
	mainecoonrescue.com (172 words)

	Maine Coon Cat Lover T-Shirt and Gift Shop : CafePress.com
		Maine Coon Cats are the gentle giants of the cat world.
		Maine Coon Cats are like potato chips - you can't have just one - so why even try.
		A Maine Coon Kitten rests on the clouds and waits for a bird to fly past.
	www.cafepress.com /mainecooncats (443 words)

	Maine Coon: FBRL Breed Page
		The first Maine Coon recognized in cat literature as such was in 1861, with a fl and white cat named "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines", after a popular song of the time.
		Maine Coons can grow to be quite large; it is not unusual to find males who weigh over twenty pounds.
		The Maine Coon: Down-Home Down-Easter (Cats and Kittens)
	www.breedlist.com /maine-coon-breeders.html (493 words)

	MaineCoonCatz.com - Maine Coon Kittens
		If you are considering a Maine Coon cat, here is a FAQ prepared by Cat Moody that will be invaluable to you.
		Cats can trash a place in mere moments, so don't be expecting perfection - but DO expect to see that care has been taken in maintaining the facilities.
		Mom cats, by the way, are not usually too protective of their kittens - usually, they are trying to push themselves in front of their kittens to get your attention, not to protect their kittens.
	www.mainecooncatz.com /mainecoon2.html (4504 words)

	Choosing a Maine Coon
		The Maine coon was an early favorite in the emerging American cat fancy in the late 1800s.
		Since the Maine coon is the result of “survival of the fittest” adaptation, the breed is muscular and broad-chested with substantial, muscular legs and large, well-tufted paws suitable for walking in Maine's winter woods.
		Maine coons are generally very healthy because of their working cat origins.
	www.petplace.com /cats/choosing-a-maine-coon/page1.aspx (956 words)

	Maine Coon Cat Lovers: Welcome to Maine Coon Cat Lovers
		The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, known for
		from a legend that a domestic cat released in the wilds of Maine interbred with
		The Maine Coon Cat is known as "the gentle giant."
	www.mainecooncatlovers.com /news.php?item.1.1 (287 words)

	Maine Coon cat breeds
		The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, known for its intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance.
		Maine Coons are a breed distinguished by intelligence, dexterity, and playfulness.
		Due to their above-average intelligence, Maine Coons are known to be one of the easiest cat breeds to train.
	www.catster.com /breeds/maine_coon (322 words)

	Maine Coon Cat
		The Maine Coon is probably the first American breed of cat.
		It is thought that it is a descendant of the domestic cats that were the first to arrive in North America.
		The Maine Coon disappeared entirely due to breeders who preferred cats with fancy pedigrees and without the white markings as the Maine Coon had.
	www.planet-pets.com /maine.htm (232 words)

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