These Maine Coons with human faces keep resurfacing on the internet. I reported on them quite a while ago and here they are again being publicised by the Daily Mail. They are the creation of Tatyana Rastorgueva, 44, from Moscow … Continue reading →
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has done a study into hereditary hip dysplasia in Maine Coon cats. They concluded that the size of the cat is a major contributing factor in cats developing hip dysplasia. They also said that … Continue reading →
This article is for people who are new to caring for a domestic cat. I say that because the title is a question put to the Google search engine and anyone who knows domestic cats will realise that the question … Continue reading →
In terms of status symbol and pure delight the huge Maine Coon, an example of which is seen in the photo below, is very desirable. There is no doubt that, in general, people like big purebred domestic cats and the … Continue reading →
They are called Oticami. They are a Maine Coon cattery (breeders) owned and managed by a Polish family. They are based in Guangzhou, China. This is unique. They have a website and an Instagram page. They have another Instagram page … Continue reading →
There must me hundreds of thousands of examples of partnerships in which the woman wants to adopt a cat but the man does not because he prefers dogs. And the discussion commences. Well, it won’t be so much a discussion … Continue reading →
Although you’ll find a lot of articles on the Internet explaining why Maine Coon cats are smart – one of the smartest cat breeds – you won’t find a more philosophical discussion on the subject which I think is more … Continue reading →
The Maine Coon is on of the most impressive domestic cats and they are meant to have shaggy coats. This should be a reminder of their farm cat origins. Here is a quote from Gloria Stephens from The Legacy of … Continue reading →
Yes, there is one outstanding example: the Maine Coon as their ears should have lynx tips. Here are extracts from two breed standard in respect of their ears: “Moderately pointed ears appear taller due to lynx tips…(TICA) EARS: Shape: large, … Continue reading →
This is the most mesmerising cat face that I have seen ever. It is amazing. You genuinely can see a person in there trying to get out. It is the most peculiar sensation looking at this cat. It is like … Continue reading →
