20 Of The Cutest Maine Coon Kittens – The Gentle Giants, Waiting To Grow Up

Shortly after F.R. Pierce published his book, some Maine farmers held the Maine State Champion Coon Cat contest at the Skowhegan Fair. And in 1895 a dozen Maine Coons were entered into one cat show in Boston and in another at Madison Square Garden in New York. A female Maine Coon named Cosey won best in show in New York. The silver dollar that Cosey won is now on display at the Cat Fancier's Association library.