References

MCBFA also publishes two excellent books relating to the Maine Coon: Caring For, Breeding, and Showing Your Maine Coon Cat ($8.00) and Genetics For The Maine Coon Cat Breeder ($5.00). These prices include shipping and handling. Orders for these books should be mailed to the editor, Trish Simpson, 10149 Oakwood Chase Court, Oakton VA 22124. (Please make check or money order in U.S. funds payable to MCBFA.)

The best book about Maine Coons is probably That Yankee Cat, The Maine Coon by Marilis Hornidge, now into a third edition. It is available from Tilbury House Publishers (tilbury@tilburyhouse.com), 132 Water Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345. Phone is 800 582 1899 for orders. The cost is $14.95 plus $4 (for the first book; $.50 for each additional) shipping if ordered from the publisher. ISBN: 0-88448-088-7. Lots of breed stories and history, good sections on genetics and home medical care. The pictures are plentiful. Amazon.com carries the book.

The other Maine Coon book is This Is The Maine Coon Cat by Sharyn P. Bass. Contact T.F.H. Publications, Inc., 211 West Sylvania Ave., Neptune City, NJ 07753. ISBN 0-87666-867-8. It has a 1983 copyright. This book is more oriented to showing and breeding Maine Coons. Less history than in the other book but some color pictures. Show information is geared towards CFA and generally useful but some stuff is out of date. Good sections on pet care and medical advice. A good chapter on birthing but no genetics. You can order this book from amazon.com, too.