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Maine coon cat: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: The Cat Fanciers' Association - America’s First Show Cat – The Maine Coon Cat. Aug 28, 2026
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Dominant blue eyes in Maine Coon cats: New PAX3 variant and updated phenotypic data. Jan 09, 2026
Add new Web site: Academia - Demographics of hip dysplasia in the Maine Coon cat (PDF). Mar 21, 2025
Add new Web site: WebMD - What to know about a Maine Coon cat. Sep 05, 2023
Add new Web site: Animal Corner - Maine Coon Cat. May 24, 2022
Add new Web site: The Spruce Pets - Maine Coon Cat: Breed profile, characteristics and care. Mar 26, 2021
Media added. Nov 15, 2018
Add new Web site: PetMD - Maine Coon. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: Burke's Backyard - Maine Coon Cat. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: The Cat Fanciers' Association - America’s First Show Cat – The Maine Coon Cat. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: The International Cat Association - Maine Coon. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: Cat breeds Encyclopedia - Maine Coon Cat. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: A-Z Animals - Maine Coon. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: Vetstreet - Maine Coon Cat. Apr 04, 2014
Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Maine Coon. May 14, 2013
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Maine Coon. May 14, 2013
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Maine Coon. Aug 25, 2010
Add new Web site: Dr. Jungles' Coral Reef Animals of The World - Maine Coon Cats. Aug 25, 2010
New article added. Mar 24, 2009
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