Maine Coon

Maine Coon Cats

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      A Maine Coon also known as the American longhair is one of the oldest breeds of cat in north America. This cat is mainly native to Maine. Males can weigh up to 25 pounds while girls can weigh up to 15 pounds. They are solid and muscular and is adapted to cold weather by having long hair. 

     There are only therories and folktale on there origins. One says it all started by Marie Antoinette the queen of France executed in 1793. It says before she died she had a plan to escape France. She had help from Captain Samuel Clough. She loaded all her prize possessions on Clough's ship including four of her cats. Although she didn't make it to the USA, her cats did.