What affects us affects cats
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 produced. When the gene is dominant the color brown turns to black. Sometimes in …
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 I am one of those who can tolerate this breed but the shorter hair …
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 in our home, he has typically only slept next to my wife. However, these …
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 Symmi, and she is two years old. Symmi is the P.R. feline of my …
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 I believe is called Flash Fire after her tortie and white coat or in …
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 fine cat photographer but she is also very accomplished on the computer when it …
I am sure that people who search for “big Maine Coon cat” want to see just that at the least. Perhaps you want more. Well, Maine Coons are big. They are the biggest purely domestic cat breed, if one excludes the wildcat hybrids high level filials, such as the F1 F2 Savannahs, as a …
