history: Hi, I think the Maine Coo.n cat is so pretty. Can you tell me more about it?
knowledge: The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat.
response: Oh sure!  For starters, amongst domesticated cat breeds, they are some of the largest!
history: Hi, I think the Maine Coo.n cat is so pretty. Can you tell me more about it?
Oh sure!  For starters, amongst domesticated cat breeds, they are some of the largest!
Wow, I didn't realize they were much bigger than other cats. Where did they come from?
knowledge: No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested.
response: There actually aren't any records of their exact origins or date of introduction into the United States, so it's hard to say.
history: Hi, I think the Maine Coo.n cat is so pretty. Can you tell me more about it?
Oh sure!  For starters, amongst domesticated cat breeds, they are some of the largest!
Wow, I didn't realize they were much bigger than other cats. Where did they come from?
There actually aren't any records of their exact origins or date of introduction into the United States, so it's hard to say.
Interesting, I take it they are common in the northeast, perhaps Maine?
knowledge: It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically ''native'' to the state of Maine (though the feline was simply introduced there), where it is the official state cat.
response: They are, they've even been said to be ''native'' to the state of Maine. They're the official state cat.
history: Hi, I think the Maine Coo.n cat is so pretty. Can you tell me more about it?
Oh sure!  For starters, amongst domesticated cat breeds, they are some of the largest!
Wow, I didn't realize they were much bigger than other cats. Where did they come from?
There actually aren't any records of their exact origins or date of introduction into the United States, so it's hard to say.
Interesting, I take it they are common in the northeast, perhaps Maine?
They are, they've even been said to be ''native'' to the state of Maine. They're the official state cat.
Oh wow. I wonder if they do better in a colder climate due to all the excess fur. They seem to be big furballs!
knowledge: It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, triangular body shape, an uneven two layered coat with longer guard hairs with a silky satin under layer undercoat, and a long, bushy tail.
response: It's a mystery to me, but they do have a coat that is two layered!  They have a silky undercoat, and longer guard hairs.  They've got a bushy long tail, a ruff along the chest, and a bone structure that is robust..
history: Hi, I think the Maine Coo.n cat is so pretty. Can you tell me more about it?
Oh sure!  For starters, amongst domesticated cat breeds, they are some of the largest!
Wow, I didn't realize they were much bigger than other cats. Where did they come from?
There actually aren't any records of their exact origins or date of introduction into the United States, so it's hard to say.
Interesting, I take it they are common in the northeast, perhaps Maine?
They are, they've even been said to be ''native'' to the state of Maine. They're the official state cat.
Oh wow. I wonder if they do better in a colder climate due to all the excess fur. They seem to be big furballs!
It's a mystery to me, but they do have a coat that is two layered!  They have a silky undercoat, and longer guard hairs.  They've got a bushy long tail, a ruff along the chest, and a bone structure that is robust..
Next time I visit that area I will try to see if I can find one. I would love to take some great photos of these beautiful cats!
knowledge: The breed's colors vary widely, with only lilac and chocolate disallowed for pedigree.
response: Cool!  Oh did you know they have a large range of colors?  Lilac and chocolate are disqualified for showing though.