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Maine Coon - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know
Like many older breeds, the origin of the Maine Coon is unclear and steeped in rumor. Some believe Maine Coons, also known as American Longhair, American Shag, American Forest Cat, American Snughead and Maine Trick Cat, are a cross between semi-domestic wild cats and raccoons (doubtful if not impossible). Others believe that Marie Antoinette sent her beloved Angoras to America for safety. They escaped and inbred with wild cats. Still others believe a cat was brought to Maine by Captain Coon and the cat escaped to live in the wilds of Maine.
Whatever the origins, it is generally agreed that the Maine Coon is the one of the oldest Native American breed of cat and they were an established domestic and hunting cat by the 1800s, but were not recognized as an actual breed of cat until 1967. Maine Coons are a hearty breed due to the New England winters they endured early on. This has resulted in a semi-long shaggy coat in almost all colors that makes it look like a wild Lynx. This coat does require regular grooming, which is enjoyed by the cat.
Maine Coons males will reach an average weight of thirteen to eighteen pounds and females of nine to twelve pounds, though with their thick coats, they may look larger. They mature slowly and are not considered adult until somewhere between ages three and five (when they stop growing) and will live approximately twelve years.
Maine Coons do enjoy their human companions, but do not need their attention. They prefer instead, to spend time with them in the same room, but not necessarily to interact. They are not a lap cap, and can be quiet independent, but will follow people into other rooms to be near them. Unlike many breeds, Maine Coons do not like to jump or perch in high places, instead preferring to chase things on the ground.
Some Maine Coons can be trained to play fetch and generally do well with children, thanks to their loving nature. This breed is generally healthy but can be prone to hip dysplasia and cardiomyopathy. Some Maine Coons are born with an extra toe, though this does not mean anything for them medically, it will only disqualify them from being shown.

There is a website that has great information on Maine Coon and most other breeds of cats. It has details that pertain to a cat breeds health, grooming, living conditions, best food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url:
http://www.dogandcatfacts.com
By Robert W. Benjamin
Copyright © 2007
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The Ferrari Of Binoculars
Every serious bird watcher, every zoologist, every ornithology, needs one binocular like that. No doubt, this is really the "ONE". With USNV-14B Generation 3 you can watch birds day and...NIGHT! Yes you read it right, NIGHT, because this binocular has an excelent night vision feature. But enought words, read the specifications:
The MV-321B binocular features the latest rugged military design with specialized multicoated optics. The light weight MV-321B features 3.2x magnification, automatic brightness control, a built in IR illuminator, and bright light protection. Its unique dual tube/dual eye configuration is the only night vision device that offers a true stereoscopic night vision image. The innovative wide exit pupil design eliminates the need for interpupillary adjustment and reduces the size and weight of the unit. The optional head-mount assembly and 1x lens kit convert the 321 from a binocular to a goggle, making the 321B the most versatile dual tube system available.
Key Product Features Include:
High resolution 64 lp (typical), high gain, and high photoresponse in visible and near infrared Multifunctional: Hand-held or head-mounted
Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) automatically adjusts the brightness of the image tube for varying light conditions
Automatic high-light cutoff
Comprehensive two-year factory warranty
Product Specifications:
Generation: 3 Magnification: 3.2x
Objective Lens: F/1.6 Field of View: 15°
Diopter Range: +/-4
Range of Focus: 10' to Infinity
Battery Type: One 3V lithium
Dimensions: 7" x 5" x 2.5"
Weight: 35 oz (992 grams) Resolution: 64 lp (typical)
Eyepiece lens: 80mm
Battery Life: 30 hours at room temp
Learn about how you can find Bird information, tips and advices at http://birds.allaboutthese.org


Puppy Training - Three Important Tips For Every Puppy
House training a puppy need not be that difficult and can actually
be enjoyable. Playtime with your new puppy can be fun, but did
you also know that it could be the first steps in your puppy's
education as well? Even in the wild, young wolf cubs learn about
their world through play and your puppy is no different. By utilizing
play as a tool you can effectively teach your pup all the basics that
will help her be a well-behaved dog when she grows up.
There are three basic rules to being a good dog that all puppies
need to learn as early as possible. This includes pups as young as
six weeks old. First and foremost is the word "No". This is one
command can stop your dog from harming herself or others and
one that you will be using throughout your dog's life.
And it's easy. Dogs, even puppies, are adept at recognizing tone of
voice. When they learn to associate a displeased, forceful tone of
voice with the word no, you will not in the future have to be so
forceful in your utterances. But first you do have to get his
attention. When the pup does something wrong, simply pick him
up, gain eye contact and tell him very firmly, "No." It will get an
immediate reaction. Depending on your pup's personality, he will
drop his head and become sheepish, growl or attempt to talk you
out of it by asking you to play. If either of the latter two happens,
you will have to repeat the command to show that you are not
kidding.
Then, simply let it go. Put the pup down and keep a watchful eye
on his response. A rebellious pup may repeat the action as a way
to test you, in which case you need to repeat the process. Be
gentle, but be firm and consistent and your pup should get the
message.
As for the other things that your baby needs to know, you will
probably default to teaching him the proper way to go potty. This
is actually easier than you might think, as pups are a lot smarter
than they look. Timing is, however, everything. If you notice a
puddle on the floor and your pup has since gone off to play with
his ball, the only thing you can do is clean it up and watch him
more closely. Don't rub his nose in it, or he will simply be hurt and
confused. What you want to do is catch him in the act. When you
see him start to take a tinkle, grab him and take him outside.
Chances are he will be so shocked that he will save some for the
yard, and when he goes there you can praise him lavishly.
The third thing that your pup needs to know is that he should
never put his teeth on a human being. This is a tough one, as it is
so much fun to play "bite" with a youngster. But when they are
older, you really don't want them to play so rough. So when you
play with him, be sure to do so with toys that are okay for him to
bite. If he bites when you are trying to pet him, tell him no and
give him his toy or put his toy right in his mouth. If he persists, pick
him up and tell him no. If you are consistent, you should get good
results.
By the time your pup graduates from the three basics pre-school,
they should have all the information they need to become a happy,
social dog.
David Anthony is an avid dog lover and research writer on a number of dog behavior topics at http://www.onlinedogbreeds.com . You can find a great source of dog related information on a variety of topics from finding the right dog breeds for young children to a number of dog health issues and more.