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SAMU, AUGUST 2009

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samupetcatmaine coon

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  • Samu is specifically a Maine Coon, the second most popular breed of cat in the United States.
  • The origin of the breed is not really known, although it is considered by many that the most likely theory is that they arose from crosses between imported, long-haired European cats and feral American short-haired ones. Some believe that the original was a cross between a cat and a raccoon (which is actually impossible). Others say it came from the pairing of a common American house cat and a bobcat, which apparently is possible. It is apparently pretty much non-controversial, however, that the breed originated in Maine.
  • They are prized primarily due to three characteristics: Gentle disposition, intelligence, and size (they are one of the largest breeds of domestic cats).
  • Samu, even as a kitten, had a gentle enough disposition to become a shop cat at Bev's and Patti's shop (Spirals) in Chelan, WA (see their website by clicking the following link): <a href="http://spiralsofjoy.com/">http://spiralsofjoy.com/</a>
  • I guess it doesn't matter to Samu how his breed came into being.
  • He's too busy pondering life's more important mysteries.
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