The Maine Coon Cat

Maine Coon Cat

The Maine Coon cat is a beautiful, long-haired cat hailing from Maine. It is said that is was bred by a Turkish Angora breed and domesticated short-hair cats, thus creating the origin and the establishment of the Maine Coon cat. This cat was bred along the coast of Maine and has great hunting features. They are the oldest breed in the United States and is the official state cat of Maine. According to Wikipedia, the Maine Coon is noted for its large bone structure, rectangular body shape, and long, flowing coat. The breed can be seen in a variety of colors and is known for its intelligence^[3] and gentle personality.^[2] Health problems, such as feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hip dysplasia, are seen in the breed, but screening methods can help to reduce the frequency of these problems.