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Comparing Maine Coon and standard sized cat

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2019

This is an interesting picture showing the size comparison between a Maine Coon and what I have termed a ‘standard sized’ cat. It is a photo-edited screenshot (by me) from a short video. You probably know that, other than the … Continue reading →

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How healthy are the human-faced Maine Coons of this Russian breeder?

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2019

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 →

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Selective breeding and smaller cats would help to resolve the problem of hip dysplasia in large cat breeds

PoC avatarPosted on November 20, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 20, 2019

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 →

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Do Maine Coon cats make good pets?

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2019

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 →

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People love huge Maine Coon cats so what are the downsides?

PoC avatarPosted on September 11, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 13, 2019

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 →

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Polish breeder in China creates world’s most outstanding looking Maine Coon

PoC avatarPosted on September 9, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2020

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 →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged black smoke cat coat, black smoke maine coon cat, maine coon, maine coon appearance | Leave a reply

If your partner prefers dogs get a dog-like cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 10, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 10, 2019

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 →

Posted in key appearance characteristics | Tagged dog-like cat, F1 Savannah Cat, human to human relationship, maine coon

Are Maine Coon cats smart?

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2019

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 →

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The shaggiest Maine Coon

PoC avatarPosted on May 2, 2019 by Michael BroadMay 2, 2019

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 →

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Are there any domestic cat breeds with ears similar to those of wild cats like the lynx or caracal?

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 15, 2019

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 →

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