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That Yankee Cat: The Maine Coon

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"That Yankee Cat" is 'the' complete reference guide to the Maine Coon cat, and well-written to boot. I also read "Maine Coon Cats" by Carol Himsel Daly, and "Guide to Owning a Maine Coon Cat" by Abigail Greene (et al) and "That Yankee Cat" is by far the most interesting and the most specific to the breed. The author, Marilis Hornidge even spends some print on the characteristics of Maine Coon owners (although, for some reason she leaves out the fact that we are all totally loveable):

"Maine Coon people, more than any other group in the fancy, seem to enjoy word games in naming organizations, catteries, and their cats."

In Chapter 5, "Tales of the Cat", Hornidge gives full rein to Maine Coon-related word play, although she doesn't explain why some owners chose the names they inflicted on these big, shaggy beauties, e.g. Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines, Absorbine Jr., Commodore Perry, and Surfer Dude. ...

Breed characteristics are discussed in terms of 'boondocker paws', 'Elizabethan ruff', 'rectangularness', "SMART, SMART, SMART (but not stuck up about it)", 'a dry sense of humor', and 'the Medium-sized Cat in the Large Fur Coat' - not quite CFA-standard language, but easy to visualize! The photographs in this book demonstrate the great variety of the breed, not just your typical big, brown tabby. There are pictures of red mackerel tabbies, cameo tabbies, and splotched tabbies, and even a Black Smoke and a 'tuxedo cat' or two. I only wish more of the photographs could have been in color. It's very difficult to distinguish a brown mackerel from a red mackerel in a black-and-white photograph.

The book also has clearly written sections on genetics and coat color, 'peaceful coexistence' (if you own any cat at all, you'll know what that means), grooming, and first-aid.

The author has even composed a sub-chapter called 'Pot Purry' which I will leave to your imagination.

And speaking of word games and Maine Coon owners, shouldn't a Maine Coon Cattery be called a 'Coonery'?

Read "That Yankee Cat" if you're even thinking about getting a kitten. Or not. It's a hundred-and-one pages of sheer delight for those of us who are actually lucky enough to be owned by one of these gentle, shaggy down-Easterners.

For people who love the Maine Coon, as well as those who have only just discovered it, this book is 'required reading'. If you are shopping for a gift, "That Yankee Cat" will delight the expert or novice alike. Marilis Hornidge has collected the folk lore and legend of the Maine Coon cat, added the story of the fight to have it reccognised by the international associations. and included plenty of pictures along the way.

The perfact book for anyone who owns or is owned by a Maine Coon, or wants to be.

I bought this book due to the great reviews given by readers, but I cannot see what they are so excited about (Maybe they were the author's friends). The photographs are really poor (blurred, poorly lit) and only a few are in colour. I would have expected at least a clear description (with images) of the different colours Maine Coons available, but again here were only written descriptions. The text runs on an on with no apparent point to make. This was clearly written for purple haired ladies who attend cat shows and go on and on about standards, not a cat enthusiast who would like to learn and appreciate a specific breed.

Once again Marilis Hornidge has created one of the best books ever written about the Maine Coon Cat. This newly updated edition has many interesting facts about this wonderful breed and dispels many of the myths. And, you'll soon understand why a true Yankee cares for his Maine Coon as carefully as he cares for his last dollar!

That Yankee Cat is an excellent choice for cat lovers of all ages.

A lot of ueful and interesting information in a compact book. A pity that more of the photographs were not in colour rather than B & W.

A fine book by a fine lady. This is a must have for any Maine Coon owner, breeder or fancier.

Robert Call
Catcall Maine Coons
Summerville, SC

A thorough definition of this spectacular breed, is brilliantly explained by this author. This book confirms for me, what I already believed. The Maine Coon breed is SMART SMART SMART (but not snobbish)!

My favorite Maine Coon breed review. Well written and documented. A joy to read and very informative. I have since purchased two Maine Coon kittens and find no fault in the breed characteristics presented herein. Even though written in 2002, I consider it a good source of information and superior to other such books I have read. Recommended!

This is an excellent book for lovers of the breed but is very hard to find. I gave this one as a gift and the response was super as well the value.

This was a very informative book about the history and caring for a Maine Coom cat. This is one of three books that I ordered on the subject. I now feel that I am ready to obtain one of these beautiful animals.