bellekatz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 AS the somewhat expert I think I am at the head for the queue for Scientific purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 AS the somewhat expert I think I am at the head for the queue for Scientific purposes But assuming Claret's parents live near where she is I could get to him quicker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 OK here is my Tilly. See the curve of the nose from the side and the way the nose down to the chin and back makes a sort of square? That and the rectangular body, long tail, ears with tips and tufts, shaggy coat and general size is basically what makes a Maine Coon. I still think Archie is ace!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Oh yeah - forgot about the tufts inbetween the toes just for walking around in the cold Maine winters ( or British come to that). Welovemarmite, I think that for the good of the country he has to be examined scientificaly first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 You are always welcome to visit an try her out Cathy Don't tempt me - I may sneak out with her wrapped her round my neck - I reckon she would be a great scarf too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Oh yeah - forgot about the tufts inbetween the toes just for walking around in the cold Maine winters ( or British come to that). Welovemarmite, I think that for the good of the country he has to be examined scientificaly first Well I may be sending you a couple of troublesome bengals........ who are driving me nuts this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Ahhhh Bengals - I have one of those. She is a nightmare and always has been - worse decision I ever made - and it was only cos OH wouldnt drive over to Yorkshire to get a Maine Coon. He couldn't escape when we found a breeder a few hundred yards away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Sorry, but he lives with Phil's folks in Radnage He has enormous feet and lots of fur between his toes, a long, rangy body which is gradually fillling out. Here are some photos from when he was younger, he is probably 3 times the size now, he is much more furry too, see what you think... I'm no expert on MC's, but a friend has one and the similarity struck me when I last saw Archie. He was one of the rescues that Jude fostered in her stables when the RSPCA centre was full and they were due to be put down. They were all different in looks and temperament, one was really wild and ended up staying at the yard as a ratter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Oh he is so gorgeous. I'm not going to show YS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Layla you are a stunner and as a handwarmer, you look like you have your owner well and truly wrapped round your paws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What a beautiful handsome boy! Claret, that first photo of Archie is amazing, not sure if its the reflection of the light, but I reckon that would be a prize winner in a photo competition. Or as a greeting card in Clintons! I would buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Claret, that first photo of Archie is amazing, not sure if its the reflection of the light, but I reckon that would be a prize winner in a photo competition. Or as a greeting card in Clintons! I would buy it. I will pass the message on to Phil, he's just bought a new compact digital camera for carrying around and is trying it out. He tends to leave the big camera at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
