by Quentin
(Seven Springs, NC USA)
Our cat Lincoln
I think the myth about the Maine Coon being a mix between a domestic cat and a bobcat is highly possible. My ex-wife and I got a maine coon kitten from her brother who had domestic cats in an area of Virginia that is also known to have bobcats in the woods near his house.
One of his mother's cats came home one day from being out in the after several days. Several weeks later she gave birth to a litter of kittens which all turned out to be Maine Coon when her own bloodline had never had any Maine Coon kittens.
I had spent the night at my ex's brother's house on many occasions prior to mine and her divorce of course and have heard and seen the bobcats in the woods next to his house.
All of what I have just stated gives me reason to believe the myth of the Maine Coon being a cross between a domestic cat and a bobcat may very well be more than just a myth. Of course I can not say positively that this is the case because I did not actually see what his momma kitty mated with, but still I believE it still makes a good case for the mix.
Quentin
Thanks anonymous for your interesting comment. Personally I am sceptical but I respect your opinion. The behavior of your cat is not that uncommon for a domestic cat.
I have a shorter haired Maine coon and was told by the people I got her from that her dad was part bobcat and I believe it because she is very loving to us unless we rough house with her, which my husband does on occasion, but when it comes to strangers she can be very cautious, to the point she will stand her ground, as in growling and hissing,I think thats the bobcat in her. We have to put her up in the bedroom when company comes over
And Sarah Hartwell is very nice too. (She added Mikey to her website, bless her heart) Just sayin’. 🙂
DOCTORATE Very impressive.I’m assuming COMMUNICATIONS is not a course that is required for your 5TH DEGREE.
John, I am not sure what you are getting at and I do not like your attitude. I presume you are referring to Sarah Hartwell’s comment. If you are, it seems you are being heavy-handed because she says that stories of this hybrid are anecdotal.
Sarah Hartwell is very analytical. She takes a balanced view about everything she writes about while researching information very thoroughly. It is impossible to be critical of her. So why you being critical of her?
Lol, lol, ooooh, here we go again Sarah! Ever heard of a Red Wolf? Probabally not, lol, that’s a Wolf, Coyote hybred. How abour an ASIAN LEAPPARD CAT, crossed, with any domestic cat,…yea, probabally not. How about a Zee-Donk,….a Zeebera, crossed with a Donkey or a Zeebra-Highland Scottish horse, eh……probably not. How about a MULE, a Donkey, crossed with a horse? Na, probabally not, how about a 30,000$ Serval-cat, naaaa, probabally not. How about a Jeffery cat, Coon Cat cross, eh,….naaaa none of it exists, and all of the breeding pictures, as well as, living proof that I have, is allll made up too. Listen very carefully Sarah, I’m working on my 5TH DEGREE, my DOCTORATE, take my advice, do your research (first), before you decide to open your mouth!!!!! 🙂