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By associating with the cat, one only risks becoming richer.
Colette
Fun Facts About Maine Coons
Are you ready for another “sweet legend” regarding how the
“Maines” got the “Coon” in their name?
My favorite story is that the modern Maine Coon cat descended from the
Ancestors of semi-feral domestic cats and raccoons!
This legend is based on several physical characteristics of the breed.
First, the most common color found among Maine Coons is brown tabby.
Second, most Maine Coons have big, bushy, ringed tails!
Many Maine Coons – like Legend – also like to wash their paws
In their water bowls – in a way that is similar to raccoons
Dousing their food in water before they eat it!
Sound cool?
Sadly, scientists say it is genetically impossible.
Want to learn more about Maine Coons?
Stay tuned for more Fun Facts in upcoming Wordless Wednesday!
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Wordless Wednesday – Week of July 16, 2013
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Love it! Thanks for hosting!
You’re welcome Amanda! Your daughter looks so cute today!
LOL! Well it’s a cute little fantasy to think they are part raccoon but that is the stuff of scifi movies!
It’s such a romantic story, is it not?
Happy WW to you Shayna!
Looks like Legend has spotted some sausages LOL
Have a sausagetastic week 😉
Ah, Steve, you are determined to get me off of the computer and down to the kitchen!
Ok, you win! I am going to get some breakfast! 🙂
Thanks for your kind words last week. Having a much better week this week, although still waiting to hear if my daughter needs surgery on her broken thumb (fingers crossed for Thursday). Almost back to blogging business, will ease myself back into it over the next week. My WW post is now up, pop over if you get the chance.
Have a great week.
Raych
I am so glad to hear that you are having a better week!
Just dropped by and left you an expanded note! 🙂
Maine Coons are great cats…not only do they Purr, they Coo!
Yes – they purr – they coo – and they trill!
Who can resist the charms of a Maine Coon?
Happy WW to you Harry! 🙂
Maine coons have always been a favorite of mine…but not my allergies!!…:)JP
At least you can enjoy my Maines virtually – hopefully the photos don’t make you sneeze! 🙂
Happy WW to you JP!
I love learning all these facts and myths about the Maine Coons. I already think they are such beautiful cats. Too bad I am very allergic to cats, because I love them.
Lovely shot by the way
My allergies and asthma are terrible right now!
Even my normal meds aren’t enough to fight all of the bad stuff in the air!
So glad you like the photo – I really like this shot too!
Happy day to you and your family! 🙂
Wow! I love your Maine Coon facts/legends.
Thanks for hosting!
So glad you’re enjoying them!
I hope my comment went through on your blog – sometimes, I can’t tell!
We did get it. It is AWESOME!!!!
Great! 🙂
As usual, I love it… Thanks for sharing and hosting.
You too Jay! Have a happy day!
Interesting! Even granted that it’s genetically impossible to demonstrate genetic inheritance of these behavioral traits, there’s still so much we don’t understand about animal learning & so-called “epigenetic” inheritance of behavior. It might well be that Maine coon cats DID pick up this behavior from association with raccoons, & passed it on to their young–cat to kitten.
Now that’s a VERY cool theory! I can live with that!
I know every time I bring a kitten into my home and I have an older cat in the house, the kitten always imitates the older cat’s behavior.
It’s pretty funny to watch (and it usually annoys the older cat to no end!)
Have a wonderful day!
Very interesting! Thanks a lot for hosting.
You’re welcome – thanks for hosting your WW hop too!
Cool legend!
Lovely Legend!
Ramona, Nikita says he loves the photo and the Main Coon Info!
Thank you, sweet Nikita – and thank you, dear Kiril, for my Versatile Blogger Award! 🙂
Great story! thanks for hosting & God bless!
You too Laurie!
We swear our little Kazzy is part raccoon, she even has a ringed tail!
Legend even stands up on his hind legs like a raccoon!
I like that story too! too bad they’ve proven it can’t be true hmmm…
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Hey – what do those scientists know anyway! 🙂
Gorgeous! Thank you for linking up!
My pleasure Sara-Jayne – thanks for joining us as well!
Haven’t been here in a while. Hope you are well. Swing by and see SS’s latest winner. 🙂
Glad to see you Amanda! Hope to see you for Friendship Friday this week! 🙂
What a face!
Legend looks very alert here. Maybe a snack noise?
I love that cat’s tail.
I know! Maine Coons have the most incredible tails! 🙂
No matter how they got their name, they are still beautiful…. sort of “a rose my any other name” thingy!!
Thanks Patricia – I couldn’t agree more!
I love Wordless Wednesdays and seeing Legend. He is so handsome!
Thank you Carma – we are always thrilled by your visits! 🙂
I used to have a Persian Cat….she was a sweetie. Closest to a Maine Coon I will get! lol
We now have a male classic tabby, male Flamepoint Siemese, a female calico and a female, alpha black cat….
The classic tabby annoys the calico to no end. She’s now huge because she eats when she’s stressed!
Thanks for sharing the interesting info!
My first cat was a sweet red Persian. What a precious boy he was!
Isn’t it amazing how cats can stress eat too? I used to have a Himalayan who did that!
Sounds like you have quite an interesting feline family. Thanks for sharing the details with us!
Have a fabulous day, Mary!
We don’t care if it’s impossible. It’s darn better than the story about the man named Coon. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ROFL – you kitties are SO funny – and yes, I couldn’t agree more!
More stories to come – but as I said, this is my favorite one
(and since I prefer the imagination to science – raccoons rule!)
What a fluffball! WOOF~
ME-OW right back at ya! 🙂
Some Maine Coons I have known have been large raccoon sized as well- I’m inclined to believe this legend!
Good point! I LOVE your beautiful photo, Bethany – SO artistic! 🙂
Hi Ramona! It’s been awhile since I’ve linked up here as I have been busy this summer. Thank you for hosting. I actually would love to learn more about Maine Coons, as I have never had one. They look amazing though!
Hi Rebekah, so glad you’re here today! My summer has been crazy as well! I’ve been sharing Maine Coon tidbits for the past few weeks so if you have a moment, take a peek! 🙂
Legend, you ARE a sweetheart!
Thank you Sparkle! I just watched you accept your Pettie 2012 Pettie award and your video was fab! 🙂
Aww sweet 🙂
This is my first entry and I’m excited ;o)
Welcome Abelle – I’m so delighted you’ve joined us! 🙂
I wish I could have a cat. But my husband says no more animals!
Here’s my Wordless Wednesday.
Ah, Deb, you’ll just have to butter him up! 🙂
Find him the right kitten and soon he’ll be smitten!
Part raccoon or not, that is a lovely cat! Happy WW!
🙂
Traci
Thanks, Traci – Legend is such a blessing to me!
I absolutely LOVE maine coons! They are so beautiful! My grandmother used to show cats when I was younger. (I had an oriental shorthair.)
Wow, Melanie, I bet that was fun! Oriental shorthairs are such sweet, outgoing cats!
Cat shows are so much fun!
How fun that you shared a legend, and a beautiful picture too. 🙂
I couldn’t resist the play on words! Have a great day Rosey!
Thanks for hosting! Love the lesson on Maine Coons! Also, what a pretty cat you have!
Thank you so much Amber! Have a fabulous day!
Great post about the Maine Coon Cats. My grandma said she was a firm believer in the legend and had several coon cats herself.
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Always enjoy reading these legends…and I love the pictures of Legend!
What a lovely cat! I don’t know much about that breed but he sure is adorable!
I think the scientists are wrong… I would swear our Kizmet is part raccoon!!
I’ll be back next week to see the follow up! Thanks for hosting. Have a great day!
I kinda like that theory. Plus it’s really neat that they wash their food. I’m thinking that drinking fountain gets fairly dirty in a hurry. Thanks for hosting!
Almost did sound believable! 🙂
Love your Legend pictures!
Linked up, thanks for hosting! Happy Wordless Wednesday!
Happy Wordless Wednesday! Your site always puts a smile on my face!
Great story!
Thanks for hosting! =)
Thank you so much for Hosting!! We enjoy meeting new Bloggers!!
Your TX furiends,
Love the startled look. Visiting late from WW. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
So glad you joined me for Wordless Wednesday at The Jenny Evolution. Silence may be golden, but I hope you’re making some noise this week!
Jennifer
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That is a funny legend! I wonder why it’s genetically impossible? I’m not much when it comes to science. LOL!
Legend looking gorg, as usual! 🙂