| KEY
FACTS |
|
| Date
of Origin |
1860s |
| Place
of Origin |
United
States |
| Development |
Long
hair cats imported to USA when America was settled, followed by
natural
development before breeders developed the Maine Coon cat breed in the
20th century. See history. |
| Ancestory |
Farm
Cats |
| Other
names |
American
Snughead, Maine Shag, American
Longhair, American
Forest Cat Longhair |
| Weight |
9-22
lbs -- See
Largest Dometic Cat Breed |
| Temperament |
Gentle
giant |
| Popularity |
2nd
to Siamese on this site's long standing poll (Jan '09) |
| Voice |
Quieter
than expected and has a particular trill |
| Colors |
Too
numerous to list here - please see CFA site! or Maine
Coon Colors |
