Another Holy Shit Moment

I think I just found out what breed of cat Veronika is.

Not that she's a *purebreed without papers* or anything, cuz she does happen to be the product of a wilderness sexual liaison, but the pix of the Maine Coon sure as dippity-does look like her, & the description of her demeanour & abilities match.

Frex:

• They also have bushy-plumed tails and broad, angular heads, squared-off muzzles and wide-set ears topped with tufts of fur (known as 'Lynx-tips'). Their tails can be so bushy that the Maine Coon has earned the nickname the 'tail with a cat attached to it'.


• They have a tendency to use their front paws extensively (often curling the paw round to pick objects up)...


• Maine Coons are noted for their ability to trill their meows, which sounds like a combination of a purr and a meow, and they tend to make this sound when happy or startled. (When I answer her in kind, I am often told my emulation sounds like a pigeon.)


• Maine Coons can be very dog-like in their behaviour. Playing fetch is a favourite game. As with dogs, they will bring their ball, drop it at the feet of their intended playmate and wait for the ball to be thrown. They will often accompany their owner on chores like getting the mail, walking the dog, and may also come when beckoned...

Now I know she's not only not a *mutt*, but if the time ever comes when I'm in need of another feline companion I'll know there's a breed to look for.