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MAINE COON CAT WEATHERVANE
Maine Coon Cat Weather Vane with Mice
by West Coast Weather Vanes
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Maine Coon Cat Weathervane with Mouse
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Our Maine Coon Cat Weather Vane was created for some customers in Connecticut. They are big fans of the Maine Coon Cat and sent us a photo of the newest addition to their family when we created this weathervane design. Maine Coon Cats are well known as excellent mousers so we decided to emphasize that attribute when working out the design. They also wanted a touch of whimsy in their weathervane. As cat lovers ourselves, it was a lot of fun to work with them to create this weathervane.
In the main photograph shown here, we added optional gold leaf to the Coon Cat’s Whiskers and made each of the mice golden as well. As the copper weathers a deep chocolate brown color, the gilded whiskers and mice will contrast nicely. The addition of gold leaf to a weathervane helps catch the eye, especially when the weathervane is viewed against a visual competitive background such as trees, a hillside or other structures.
The Maine Coon is a breed of domestic cat with a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the state of Maine, where it is the official State Cat. Although the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States are unknown, many theories have been proposed. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. The Maine Coon is noted for its large bone structure, rectangular body shape, and long, flowing coat. The breed can be seen in a variety of colors and is known for its intelligence and gentle personality.
The ancestral origins of the Maine Coon are unknown. There are only theories and folk tales. One such folk tale involves Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, who was executed in 1793. The story goes that before her death, Antoinette attempted to escape France with the help of Captain Samuel Clough. She loaded Clough's ship with her most prized possessions, including six of her favorite Turkish Angora cats. Although she did not make it to the United States, her pets safely reached the shores of Wiscasset, Maine, where they bred with other short-haired breeds and evolved into the modern breed of the Maine Coon.
Another folk tale involves Captain Charles Coon, an English seafarer who kept long-haired cats aboard his ships. Whenever Coon's ship would anchor in New England ports, the felines would exit the ship and mate with the local feral cat population. When long-haired kittens began appearing in the litters of the local cat population, they were referred to as one of "Coon's cats". A theory which is biologically-based, though genetically impossible is the idea that the modern Maine Coon descended from ancestors of semi-feral domestic cats and raccoons. This could possibly explain the most common color of the breed (brown tabby) and the bushy tail, which is a characteristic trait. Another idea is that the Maine Coon originated between the mating of domestic cats and wild bobcats, which could explain the tufts of hairs that are so commonly seen on the tips of the ears.
The generally-accepted theory among breeders is that the Maine Coon is descended from the pairings of local short-haired domestic cats and long-haired breeds brought overseas by English seafarers (possibly by Captain Charles Coon) or 11th-century Vikings. The connection to the Vikings is seen in the strong resemblance of the Maine Coon to that of the Norwegian Forest Cat, another breed that is said to be a descendant of cats that traveled with the Vikings.
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
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