As I understand it, the Black Maine Coon has black hair because of the dominant nature of the browning gene. This gene governs the production of an enzyme (“tyrosinase related protein-1). This enzyme is concerned with how the black pigmentation (eumelanin) is … Continue reading →
by Kay (Indianpolis, Indiana, USA) My Zoomzoom boy Want to share in the joy my friend has found with her wonderful cat Zoomzoom. She found this little itty bitty cat about 5 years ago at a famous motor speedway. Poor … Continue reading →
by Christie (Texas, United States of America) This is Birdie My Maine Coon Cat! He loves his chicken legs! Birdie is aptly named because he flies around, busy Birdie. He also talks & I tell him he squawks like … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →by Chris (Pennslyvania) Baby Felix In past stories about the Baby Felix (see links below), I have shared with you some of his exploits. Since that time, I have a brief story that you might enjoy. Since we had Felix … Continue reading →
by Shadi (Ontario) Three Maine Coon Cat Brothers: Photo copyright Helmi Flick I just wanted to ask if anyone had any experience with the fact that people who are allergic to cats are less allergic to Maine Coons. I find … Continue reading →
by Lilbridge (Miami, Florida) Symmi Hello, my name is Lilbridge and I am the owner of four Main Coons. But I will only talk about one of them for right now; her name is Symmetria Okoye-Keymah Macho ya Kijani, or … Continue reading →
Is this Maine Coon cat the world’s tallest domestic cat? It is a strange question. What is the biggest and smallest cat are commonly asked questions, but the tallest? Weird. Until, that is, you see this Maine Coon cat who … Continue reading →
This page is absolutely about Helmi Flick. She does the most fantastic composite photographs. And here is one of her fine photographs. There are many stunning Helmi Flick photographs, believe me. We forget that Helmi is not only a very … Continue reading →
This is about Maine Coon cat breeders, cat breeders generally, and Jim Atkinson of, formerly, Wasychigan Maine Coons, specifically. It was written by Michael (MB), and edited by Valley Girl (VG) who also had the idea and who sourced the … Continue reading →
