That Yankee Cat: The Maine Coon, Third Edition (Paperback)

Description

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Everything that you ever wanted to know about Maine’s state cat, America’s first native breed, which teetered on the edge of oblivion at one point in the past.

Replete with new photographs and new information, this update of Marilis Hornidge's classic discusses the Maine Coon Cat from the tufts on his ears right down to his feathered toes. Her lively discussion of the maine Coon Cat from the tufts on his ears right down to his feathered toes. Her lively discussion of the origins of the Maine Coon, along with anecdotes from owners and a gallery of photos, accompanies in-depth information on breed standards, showing Maine Coons, health issues, breeding, general care, and cat psychology.

About the Author

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Hornidge contributed to various New England newspapers and magazines, was president of the Midcoast Chapter of Maine Media Women, and is the author of a children's book entitled "Christmas Tales from the Waldoboro Library.

Praise For…

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Essential
for anyone who has fawned over a cat with ear tufts, a neck ruff, ‘britches,’
or a glorious banner-like tail.
— Cat Fanciers Almanac