Pat's Angels Maine Coon Cats & Kittens

Florida's No. 1 Cattery for Maine Coon Cats & Kittens

HISTORY:

The Maine Coon is American's native longhaired cat. It has a history steeped in myth and legend. A wide-spread (though biologically impossible) belief is that this breed originated from matings between semi-wild domestic cats and raccoons. This myth bolstered by the bushy tail and most common coloring (brown tabby), led to the name Maine Coon. According to another legend, the breed can be traced to 6 pet cats belonging to Marie Antoinette that were smuggled out of France during the French Revolution. The most probable ancestors of the Maine Coon are cats that accompanied European colonists when they came to North America.

Whatever the true nature of their beginnings, New Englanders were proud of their "All American" cat.

They had been entering their Maine Cats in local cat shows during the 1860's. The first cat show in North America at Madison Square Gardens in 1895, was won by a Maine Coon. The Maine Coon retreated from popularity in the late 1800's with the arrival of "fancier" breeds. This noble creature was declared extinct in the 1950's. Its extinction was exaggerated and recorded too early. A small group of dedicated breeders helped the Maine Coon regain its position of stature in the cat fancy. By 1976, all cat registries in North America recognized the breed. The "All American" cat is now back in its rightful place. The Maine Coon is now the number 2 most popularly registered breed in North America. Conformation: Everything about the Maine Coon points to and is the result of its adaptation to the harsh climate of New England. The Maine Coon is a massive, broad chested cat with a long rectangular body on a substantial bone structure suited to survival. Males average 13 to 18 pounds, with some topping the scales over 20. While females rarely attain the same size as the males, they are substantial at 7 to 11 pounds. One of the factors for the Maine's survival was its coat. The glossy coat is shaggy, water resistant, and almost maintenance free--a good brushing about once a week is all that's required to keep it in top condition. Please refer to the Maine Coon standard for a complete description of the head, body,and coat.

COLOR:

While brown tabby and brown tabby patch is the most commonly seen in the show ring, they are just two of the colors. The Maine Coon comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, with the exception of the pointed Siamese pattern or those of chocolate or lilac. Have a look at the Maine Coon standard to see the many choices available.

PERSONALITY:

The Maine Coon is known in the cat fancy as the "gentle giant". This gentle breed gets along well with children, other cats and dogs. This sociable cat prefers to be with their humans and to help in every activity. The breed has been described as owning a dog in cat clothes. Welcome a Maine Coon into your family, and you will join the thousands who sing the praises of this large, handsome, gentle, and affectionate breed.

Well I am not sure how many people actually read this section on anyones website, but I think it is just as important as looking at a bunch of pictures of kittens! You want to know your breeder or at least know their philosophy on how they raise their babies and how their kitties live.

First and most important, how do my kitties live? After all, you can't just have a bunch of males and females together and hope you don't have a hundred kittens at a time right? After all, they are animals and their instincts take over, they certainly don't have to worry about making a paycheck to support all their kids! Our boys live in Condos, yes you read that right, Condos! They are 10ft long, 5 ft wide and 8 ft high. Large enough for a full size cat tree! They condos are cut in half with a door and a cat door, this is so the back room of the condo can be air-conditioned for their comfort in the summer time. Once they come through the cat door, they come to a screened enclosure which allows them to look outside, see all the girls and people who are walking around our porch. All important factors so you have happy, healthy males.

Each boy has their own space so that territory is never an issue. They can see and smell each other but are totally safe from anyone who wants to climb the chain of command!

The girls! Well the girls have a 1200 sq ft porch which is completely screened in for their squirrel hunting enjoyment! They love stalking the squirrels as the run along the fence in the back yard! In the summer when it is hot, we put a cat door in the slider so each cat can come into the a/c and relax as they choose. Surprisingly enough, they prefer the outside most of the time.

Now the important part, the kittens! Our kittens are raised in our bedroom until they are 8 weeks old. They are not part of the general population as their immune systems can be compromised. They are raised in birthing cages with their moms until they are six weeks old or can climb out, whichever comes first. We encourage them to explore, sleep with us and lots of human interaction. After their first set of shots, they can come downstairs and live with the family. Again, not other cats but with their humans. It is important to nuture all their individual personalities, yes they all have individual personalities just like children.

Pat's Angels Maine Coon Cats & Kittens

Florida's No. 1 Cattery for Maine Coon Cats & Kittens

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