Thus the Maine Coon Cat got it's humble beginnings. This large, beautiful, semi-longhaired cat, is known as the gentle giant of cat breeds. Males range in size from 15 to 18 pounds, while the female, known as the Scarlet O'Hara of cat world, is usually between 8 to 10 pounds. You can take a look at the Maine Coon Breed Standard on the TICA Website if you want to learn what to look for in a good quality Maine Coon. The Maines have mellow personalities, making them the ideal pet for everyone.
Maines get along well with other cats, dogs, and children.
Maines can even be taught to walk with a harness and leash. Their easy to care for coat, sweet disposition, and great intelligence, along with their size and beauty have made them the number two breed in the United States, and long sought after as the perfect companion. This Maine Coon Ring site is owned by Kathy Smith . Click here to join The material on this site is the original work of Quakencats and may not be copied or used without written permission from the author. All artwork that appears on this site is original and copyright by Carole Goodwin, Papillon Design, 1997.