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Getty Images Name: Maine coon Appearance: According to Maine Coon Cat Nation, Maine coons generally are very large, long-haired cats with shaggy coats and pronounced manes. They are most notable for their size -- males can weigh between 13 and 18 pounds, and females between 9 and 12 -- and the massive amounts of long hair that sprouts from all over their bodies, except their faces. Their shaggy, water-repellent coat sprouts from every inch of their bodies, between toes, around the neck and, most impressively, all over their peacock-like tail. Their faces are long and expressive, and they have large, lynx-like ears. History: Although many people believe that Maine coons came about in ...

FurBabyLuv, Flickr Name: Monster Location: Seattle, Wa. Age: 1 year Breed: Maine Coon Mix Favorite Toy: Feathers, paper and plastic bags, mirrors and paper towels. Favorite Treat: Ice-cream or yogurt. Dislikes: Baths and having his nails trimmed. Favorite TV Show: "Big Cat Diaries" is his favorite show. Congratulations to our submitter, FurBabyLuv. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...

Wicked Cat, Flickr Cats are meticulous creatures but that doesn't mean your pet can't use help in keeping up its coat. Certain long haired breeds -- such as the Persian, Himalayan, Maine coon, for example -- are especially vulnerable to mats and need to be groomed daily. If you fall behind, your cat can develop knots in its fur that not only detract from the animal's natural beauty but can also be painful to the cat. The Right Grooming Tools Make a Difference According to B.J. Fox, a prominent breeder of Persians and Himalayans in Greenbriar, Ark., one should use a professional steel comb on long matted hair, not a brush. Fox, who worked for many years as a pet groomer, prefers using a ...