The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cats It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the state of maine where it is the official state cat of maine.
No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the more popular cat breeds in the world.
The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat,…show more content… Cats—domestic and wild—have intrigued humans for thousands of years, and throughout that time the relationship of these animals with humans has varied widely. People have valued cats as hunters, worshiped them as gods, and sacrificed them as demons. Many of the 37 species of cats have often been used as symbols of beauty, grace, mystery, and power, and they have been favorite subjects for many artists and writers throughout the world.
Today, the domestic cat (house cat) is one of the most popular house pets. No one knows exactly how many domestic cats there are in the world, but in the United States alone, it is estimated that more than 70 million are owned as pets. This does not include the numbers of homeless cats that roam about freely as feral animals (those that had been tame but have returned to living in a wild state). There probably are many millions of such cats wandering about in the streets and alleys of cities and towns throughout the world. The scientific name of the domestic cat is felis catus. Along with the other species of cat, it belongs to the family
