The pride of San Antonio Texas
"COOL HAND LUKE"
Breeder Judy Lindermann of Y1KAT
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For additional information about Maine Coons or to schedule a time to visit with our Maine Coon kittens for sale, please contact Susan and Calvin Kaiser.
(386) 325-6657 or
RiverCatsMaineCoons@yahoo.com
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A Gentle Giant Maine Coon cats are tall, muscular, and big-boned. Maine Coon males commonly reach 13 to 18 pounds, with females normally weighing about 9 to 12 pounds. Maine Coon kittens develop slowly, and don't achieve their full size until they are three to five years old. Head and body shape are important features for Maine Coon cats and kittens. The texture and shag of the Maine Coon coat is also important. The Maine Coon head is slightly longer than it is wide. Ears are large, moderately pointed, and well tufted inside. Lynx-like tufting on the top of the Maine Coon cat and kitten ears is desirable. The Maine Coone tail should be thick and at least as long as the torso. Overall, the Maine Coon should present the appearance of a well-balanced, rectangular cat.
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Our First female " Mariah"
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GC Y1KAT COOL HAND " LUKE "OF RIVERCATS
WITH HIS BEST FRIEND "CAL" KAISER
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Playful with Personality
Maine Coon cats are highly people-oriented, but are not overly dependent. Most Maine Coon cats will stay close by, occupying the chair next to their owner. Maine Coons are relaxed and easy-going, but remain playful throughout their lives. They make excellent companions for large, active families, and generally get along well with children, dogs, cats, and other household pets.
Maine Coon cats have a distinctive chirping trill used for everything from courting to cajoling their people into playing with them.
Maine Coon cats and kittens do not need much grooming. A weekly combing is all that is usually required to keep the coat in top condition.
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History and Breed Information
One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coons are generally regarded as a native of the state of Maine and have even been named the official Maine State Cat.
The breed has a recorded history dating back to 1861 and even won Best Cat at the first major cat show ever held in this country.
Many outlandish legends surround the origin of Maine Coons. One widespread myth is the belief the breed originated from semi-wild, domestic cats breeding with raccoons. This myth was most likely bolstered by the trademark bushy tail of the Maine Coon and their most common coloring Ea raccoon-like brown tabby also called brown mackerelE
Easy going and relaxed, Maine Coons are well known for their gentle disposition and great intelligence Eearning them the name gentle giantsE Maine Coons are especially good with large, active families with dogs or other animals around.
In addition to being sociable, Main Coons are also a vocal breed with a wide range of meows, chirps and trills.
Another distinct characteristic of the Maine Coon breed is their love of water. It is not uncommon for Maine Coons to play in their water bowls by swirling water with their paws.
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1899 Postcard Featuring a Maine Coon Cat
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RIVERCATS MONOGAHELA RIVER "HALLIE"
BLACK AND WHITE FEMALE
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We have former show and or breeding cats that we would like to place in homes
that are looking for a mature cat.
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Hissinghurst's "NEO"
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Susan and "Luke" in the show hall
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