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Ocelot II

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14. A possible ancestor might also be the Norwegian Forest Cat,

Reply to jpak (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 19, 2021, 01:35 PM

Jun 2021

an ancient landrace (natural breed) that accompanied the Vikings, who were known to have explored the shores of eastern Canada. They are also very large and furry.

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giant Maine coon gets groomed [View all] Demovictory9 Jun 2021 OP

He's definitely beautiful Rorey Jun 2021 #1

Fun to watch! North Shore Chicago Jun 2021 #2

Beautiful kitty! Even with the cone of shame on him! LiberalLoner Jun 2021 #3

And the little shower cap! Blue Owl Jun 2021 #5

We had Maine Coon kitties before there was such a thing jpak Jun 2021 #4

And their fur is soooo soft! (I'm owned by a Maine Coon Mix from the shelter) LiberalLoner Jun 2021 #6

they look soft. I have never touched one Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #7

A possible ancestor might also be the Norwegian Forest Cat, Ocelot II Jun 2021 #14

That makes sense. nt Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #15

My Scarlett samplegirl Jun 2021 #8

Beautiful kitty! Bluepinky Jun 2021 #10

I also had one for 19 years samplegirl Jun 2021 #13

wow... big beautiful cat Demovictory9 Jun 2021 #12

LOL. Giant Maine coon is an oxymoron. wnylib Jun 2021 #9

Kitty was actually pretty docile, considering. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #11

What's confusing me is she was able to pick him up jmowreader Jun 2021 #16