Sassy Koonz - Beautiful Maine Coon Kittens and Cats

Maine Coons are the oldest natural cat breed in North America. They are also one of the biggest breeds of domestic cats. It is native to Maine and is the official state cat. Because of this, surely there is plenty to learn about these cool cats!

According to experts, these cats grew thick, long hair through natural adaptation. The same is true of their larger size (compared to other domestic breeds). They are quite different than other domestic breeds because they love water and have more dog-like intelligence. They don’t meow, but chirp instead.

These unique cats have been called many names over the years, including Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, American Longhair, American Coon Cat, Snowshoe Cat, and American Forest Cat. They are most commonly known as the Maine Coon.

There are many different legends about where the Maine Coon originated from. This makes it tricky to truly track down their real origins. This is likely due to the uniqueness of the cat. Plus, they have been around for a fairly long time.