Maine Coon Cats
| State Capital: Augusta State Nickname: Pine Tree State State Motto: Dirigo ("I lead") State Bird: Chickadee State Floral: White pine cone & tassel State Fossil: Pertica quadrifaria |
State Cat: Maine Coon Cat State Fish: Landlocked Salmon State Insect: Honeybee State Tree: White Pine State Animal: Moose State Gemstone: Tourmaline |
The Maine Coon Cat is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. The Maine Coon is actually considered to be a native of Maine (and is the Maine state cat). Maine Coon Cats were well established more than a century ago as a natural breed of domestic cat, well equipped to survive the hostile New England winters.
Maine Coon Cats have long fur, fluffy tails, and big "snowshoe" paws. The Maine Coon is a medium-to-longhaired cat with heavy, water-resistant fur. The fur is longer on the ruff, stomach and britches and shorter on the back and neck. Maine Coons have long bushy tails; big, round, tufted paws; large eyes and ears (well "furnished" with hairs to keep them warm); a squarish muzzle.
