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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Shiba Inu? I think that I own some of that along with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bert’s lucky day
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Pastorbottle
·Lesley's mum had a dog that loved getting his fur vacuumed, every time she'd go to vacuum the carpet, she'd have to vacuum the dog first.
Most dog would disappear when they'd hear the sound, but Lister would come running to it!
Most dog would disappear when they'd hear the sound, but Lister would come running to it!
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerLesley's mum had a dog that loved getting his fur vacuumed, every time she'd go to vacuum the carpet, she'd have to vacuum the dog first.
Most dog would disappear when they'd hear the sound, but Lister would come running to it!
Remi doesn't mind getting vacuumed...
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ghce
·Another fascinating thing about MC's is their origins, no one seems to know for sure, me I subscribe to the romantic notion that they so closely resemble Norwegian Forest cats and Eric or was Leif Erickson supposedly was the first western discoverer of North America that he may have dropped a few off or that they were the sole survivors of the viking invasion/ settlement ( well it makes a nice storey).
One thing I do know for sure ours have always been useless bird hunters preferring to talk to the birds in their characteristic chirping sound but occasionally they might catch something which they will play with but rarely kill, the only exception for ours seemed to be rabbits which would appear on occasion dragged thru the cat door and decidedly dead.
One thing I do know for sure ours have always been useless bird hunters preferring to talk to the birds in their characteristic chirping sound but occasionally they might catch something which they will play with but rarely kill, the only exception for ours seemed to be rabbits which would appear on occasion dragged thru the cat door and decidedly dead.
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MRC
·the only exception for ours seemed to be rabbits which would appear on occasion dragged thru the cat door and decidedly dead.
I've known a cat drag half a rabbit (very decidedly dead) up a rose trellis to a 1st (USA: 2nd) floor window and downstairs to the kitchen where we found it next morning. Cat seemed unharmed although didn't need her regular food for a couple of days.
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cakey007
·So much information about them and all sounds good as far as I can see, just time to convince the missus , who’s not the biggest fan of cats !!
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Peemacgee
·So much information about them and all sounds good as far as I can see, just time to convince the missus , who’s not the biggest fan of cats !!
Well that's okay - because Maine Coons are part cat, part dog and part bear (if you've ever seen one shin up and down a large tree you would know what I mean about being part bear) and really not quite like any other animal - except another Maine Coon of course.
They don't generally miaow like normal cats - rather they greet you with an enthusiastic 'chirrup' and ours liked nothing better than playing 'fetch', like a dog, with soft balls we had around the house.
Maine Coon kittens are amazing - like a normal sized cat but with oversized ears and big feet.
If you are seriously considering getting one, research your breeder carefully - even getting testimonials from others who have had cats from them - you want full Maine Coon not some Heinz hybrid.
The odd thing is when fully grown (around 4-5 years) you forget how big they are but the look on visitors faces never gets old.
I certainly couldn't recommend them more as a family pet. 👍
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Pastorbottle
·I like cats.....well when I say that, its not like i could eat a whole one!
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cakey007
·Well that's okay - because Maine Coons are part cat, part dog and part bear (if you've ever seen one shin up and down a large tree you would know what I mean about being part bear) and really not quite like any other animal - except another Maine Coon of course.
They don't generally miaow like normal cats - rather they greet you with an enthusiastic 'chirrup' and ours liked nothing better than playing 'fetch', like a dog, with soft balls we had around the house.
Maine Coon kittens are amazing - like a normal sized cat but with oversized ears and big feet.
If you are seriously considering getting one, research your breeder carefully - even getting testimonials from others who have had cats from them - you want full Maine Coon not some Heinz hybrid.
The odd thing is when fully grown (around 4-5 years) you forget how big they are but the look on visitors faces never gets old.
I certainly couldn't recommend them more as a family pet. 👍
I agreed wholeheartedly with regard to researching the breeder. We did this with you Daschund earlier this year and ended up with a full LOF ( french certification) registered one with proven history- we just didn’t want any questions over breeding/ mixed breeding and issue that can arise . The same would be for the cat.
Happily had just ‘box standard’ normal cats and they have been perfectly fine however if having a more specific breed then it’s important for them to be correct for the breed .
We shall see when my wife gets back from her break away as to if we look seriously . Kids are fully onboard of course!!
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ghce
·I wish you good luck with your wife negotiations.
Where abouts are you? Here in NZ prices for Maine Coons have become very very high with them around the NZ$2000 to NZ$2500!
I am presuming State side the prices are more realistic.
Pretty much impossible to buy any unneutered or unspayed animal, hence my question as to price as I suspect not too distantly will need a successor for our Coon.
I luckily also have an apartment in China where prices are far more sane for intact Maine Coons with good pedigrees.
Where abouts are you? Here in NZ prices for Maine Coons have become very very high with them around the NZ$2000 to NZ$2500!
I am presuming State side the prices are more realistic.
Pretty much impossible to buy any unneutered or unspayed animal, hence my question as to price as I suspect not too distantly will need a successor for our Coon.
I luckily also have an apartment in China where prices are far more sane for intact Maine Coons with good pedigrees.
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cakey007
·We’re in France, so it looks around 1000€-1500€ for a proper pedigree .
If I’m honest I don’t know how that fits over the last few years, - Bert is 7/8 years old and was £500uk/ 585€ but without papers as the breeder has finished breeding ( they saw both his parents )
Not a lot of anything seems under 1000€ these days so seems about right
If I’m honest I don’t know how that fits over the last few years, - Bert is 7/8 years old and was £500uk/ 585€ but without papers as the breeder has finished breeding ( they saw both his parents )
Not a lot of anything seems under 1000€ these days so seems about right
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Peemacgee
·I’m not sure what the prices are like in France but even €1000 seems a little steep for a cat you can’t breed from.
Most (good) Maine Coons are sold as pedigree cats but as none breeding cats.
you get them as kittens but with a promise to have them ‘done’ and you only get the pedigree papers upon proof of them being neutered.
Breeding cats ( both toms and queens) are significantly more expensive than non breeding cats.
Most (good) Maine Coons are sold as pedigree cats but as none breeding cats.
you get them as kittens but with a promise to have them ‘done’ and you only get the pedigree papers upon proof of them being neutered.
Breeding cats ( both toms and queens) are significantly more expensive than non breeding cats.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentPrices in US vary. 'Questionable' (non-licensed) breeders ask $1-$1.5k. The legit places are $2-2.5k. And if you want the right to breed them it's another $1k or so.
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Tayne
·We use Henry’s, having tried most other sorts but hess as r good things about Meile
Henry was designed to clean coal dust and oil residue out of industrial boilers, they’re beloved of tradesmen and office cleaners and they can be used to clear the gravel from your driveway.
For domestic use, a Henry might be the only vacuum you’ll ever need.
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ErichPryde
·Prices in US vary. 'Questionable' (non-licensed) breeders ask $1-$1.5k. The legit places are $2-2.5k. And if you want the right to breed them it's another $1k or so.
Yep... we paid about 2k apiece for our pair of kittens a couple years ago. Our first Maine coon was about 600USD, but that was over a decade ago.
We’re in France, so it looks around 1000€-1500€ for a proper pedigree .
If I’m honest I don’t know how that fits over the last few years, - Bert is 7/8 years old and was £500uk/ 585€ but without papers as the breeder has finished breeding ( they saw both his parents )
Not a lot of anything seems under 1000€ these days so seems about right
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ErichPryde
·Henry was designed to clean coal dust and oil residue out of industrial boilers, they’re beloved of tradesmen and office cleaners and they can be used to clear the gravel from your driveway.
For domestic use, a Henry might be the only vacuum you’ll ever need.
I love my Miele. It's a HX1 cat & dog. Amazing cleaning to compact ratio!
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