↓
 
  • Cat Chit Chat
  • AHR
  • NFC
  • TKA
  • KATZZ
  • Maine Coon
  • Tiger

PoC

Cat Welfare at Heart - seen in 86% of the world's countries (168/195)


Seen in 86% of the world's countries
  • RECENT ARTICLES/HOME
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • GLOSSARY – CAT TERMS
  • ESSAYS
  • CAT BREEDS
    • CAT BREEDS 2
    • CAT BREEDS 3
    • Unusual Cat Breeds A-E
    • Unusual Cat Breeds F-U
    • Video of 104 Breeds
    • Largest Cat Breeds
    • Rare Cat Breeds
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Breed Selector
    • Cat Breeds Archives
  • WILD CAT SPECIES
    • Wild Cat Facts For Kids
    • Bengal Tiger Reserves Map
    • Wild Cats of Africa (for kids)
    • Wild Cats of Asia (for kids)
  • HISTORY
    • Maine Coon History
    • Cats and Women (an essay)
    • Domestic Cat History
    • Cat History Archives
  • Timeline of the Cat
    • Cat History For Kids
      • Cartoon Cats
  • BEHAVIOR
    • Cat Behavior Facts For Kids
    • Behavior Archives
    • Cat Behavior 2
      • Cat Aggression
    • Essay on Cat Behavior
      • Cat Ear Positions
    • Cat Sounds
      • Articles on Sounds
    • Feral Cats
      • The Feral Cat
  • ANATOMY
    • Cat Anatomy Facts For Kids
      • Cat Skin Gland Facts For Kids
      • Cat Claw Anatomy (for kids)
    • Cat Breed Size
    • Cat Body Types
    • Cat Head Shape
    • Cat Eye Colour
    • Cat Ear Size & Shape
    • World’s Biggest Cat
    • Declawing Cats
    • Teeth
  • CONTACT ME
  • AHR
  • Cat Chitchat
    • Katzz
Home→Tags maine coon history

Tag Archives: maine coon history

Where is the Maine Coon cat from?

PoC avatarPosted on June 29, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2020

It depends how far back into history you want to go. The important point is that the Maine Coon, or any other domestic cat in the North America, did not evolve from a small wild cat species in North America. … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged America, cat breed history, cat breeders, cat history, maine coon cat, maine coon history, selective breeding | Leave a reply

Why are Maine Coons called Maine Coons?

PoC avatarPosted on May 27, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 27, 2020

The story goes that Maine Coons are called Maine Coons because they are named after the US state of Maine on the east coast and after an English sea captain, Captain Charles Coon who is a legend in the area … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged cat history, maine coon cat, maine coon history | Leave a reply

Maine Wave – Rexed Maine Coon Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2020

The Maine Wave, a rexed Maine Coon cat, never became a recognised cat breed. FYI – ‘rexed’ means having a curly or wavy-haired coat. The history of the Maine Wave is rather patchy and unfortunate. With more luck and some … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged cat fancy, genetic mutation, maine coon cat, Maine Coon Cat Breeders, maine coon history, rex cat, rex cats | Leave a reply

Are Maine Coons dangerous?

PoC avatarPosted on May 9, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 9, 2020

Maine Coons are positively not dangerous; quite the opposite. I have asked this strange question in the title because Google tells me that people search the internet for information on this topic. The idea that they might be dangerous and … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged Big Maine Coon Cat, large maine coon cat, maine coon, maine coon appearance, maine coon cat, Maine Coon Cat Breeders, maine coon character, maine coon history | Leave a reply

Maine Coon Cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 5, 2019

Maine Coon Cats – 7 kittens above and black MC below – photographs are strictly ©copyright Helmi Flick. Click on the photographs to see them in large format. top Contents Introduction Origin this page Origin — the legends, theories, myths (new … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Maine Coon | Tagged cat breed, maine coon, Maine Coon cats, maine coon character, maine coon history, pictures of cat breeds, popular cats | 16 Replies

Maine Coon Cat History

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 9, 2017

Top photo is copyright Stockxpert. Bottom photo is published under Wikimedia® creative commons license license = Attribution-ShareAlike License Maine Coon Cat History is awash with a number of fantastic stories. The fantastic doesn’t just apply to the Maine Coon cat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Maine Coon | Tagged maine coon cat, maine coon history | 4 Replies

Most shared posts written in past 3 years

  •  
    Animal rescuer found dead of apparent suicide. No one knew how helples...
    A well-known animal rescuer was found dead of an apparent suicide Wednesday night. No one knew how helpless she was feeling. Manhattan clinical psychologist and author was found hanging in the bathroom of her fifth floor Sutton Place apartment. Stace
    33.7k Shares
  •  
    Barn Cat Pictures...
    I love barn cats. It seems natural to me. They live in that middle ground between domestication, living in the polished home, and a wild cat existence outside. The modern day barn cat is as close as we can get … 18.7k Shares
  •  
    The ‘new normal’ caused by COVID-19 may make this the wors...
    With the complications of our ‘new normal’ created by countries and states going into strict quarantine due to COVID-19, many who care for feral cats are worried. One issue is whether a colony caregiver can physically even get to the 18k Shares
  •  
    16-year-old cat dropped off at a vet clinic to euthanize because owner...
    This is Freckles, a 16-year-old female tortie. She’s currently at a Wichita, Kansas veterinary clinic where the staff was told to euthanize her by her owner because he was “done with her.” Freckles is FIV positive. Freckles is front
    15.5k Shares
  •  
    $2,000 reward for two cats dumped by a transport driver who ‘nee...
    This is the infuriating (and heartbreaking) story of two cats who were dumped by a transport driver on a cross country trip from Virginia to California. That transport driver needs a good ‘ass beating’ for abandoning Jack and Bean outside
    14.6k Shares
  •  
    The satellite-dish ears of the serval...
    The two pictures on this page show us the satellite-dish ears of the serval, a lanky, medium-sized wild cat species. The pictures show youngsters and the ears are proportionally larger making them very noticeable. “The servals long legs [the lo
    6.6k Shares
  •  
    We have the knowledge of the world at our fingertips yet we choose to ...
    It’s the beginning of a new week and to start that week off with a smile I’d like to present adorable photos of dogs babysitting kittens. These are just a few I’m seeing over and over on Facebook. We may &
    5.5k Shares
  •  
    Feral cats may be ‘outsmarted’ by the new Tomahawk “...
    Feral colony cats may be outsmarted by the new Tomahawk live trap. Those involved in trap-neuter-return (TNR) know what I’m talking about as we often deal with the frustration of colony cats being trap shy. Back when I was active  
    Compassion fatigue: Animal rescuers can’t save them all and the ...
    Animal rescuers can’t save them all (even though some people think they can) and the stress is taking its toll on those dedicated to trying. Michael posted an article on this very topic back in September 2017 stating animal rescue  
    Missouri man admitted he would scour Craigslist ads for free cats then...
    A St. Peters, Missouri man who would scour Craigslist ads for free cats has been charged with felony animal cruelty. Additional charges are pending. NOTE: VERY GRAPHIC ARTICLE. No graphic photos but the content is very disturbing. Use discretion befo
    4.5k Shares
©2021 - PoC - Weaver Xtreme Theme Privacy Policy PoC
↑
PoC uses cookies to improve your experience on the site. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. You can find out more in our privacy policy.Okprivacy policy