{"id":1118,"date":"2020-06-12T10:04:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T10:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1118"},"modified":"2020-06-12T10:04:02","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T10:04:02","slug":"do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Do all Maine Coon cats have an M on their heads?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Maine Coons are known for the distinct &#8220;M&#8221; marks on their foreheads that other cats don&#8217;t have. However, this is not actually a distinguishable feature of Maine Coons since other tabby cats can also have Ms on their foreheads, and there are plenty of Main Coons that don&#8217;t have Ms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that the \u201cM\u201d might mean something more for Maine Coons, you\u2019re not the only one. Many people believe that the distinctive mark on a Maine Coon\u2019s forehead has a deeper meaning.\u00a0Some people believe cats, especially those with M markings are connected with the gods. Perhaps the Ms have a great spiritual meaning, or perhaps it&#8217;s just random. But it&#8217;s definitely worth looking into. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Legends_about_Maine_Coons_M_forehead_marking\" title=\"Legends about Maine Coon\u2019s M forehead marking\">Legends about Maine Coon\u2019s M forehead marking<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#The_Moon\" title=\"The Moon\">The Moon<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Mafdet\" title=\"Mafdet&nbsp;\">Mafdet&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Mohammeds_cat_Muezza\" title=\"Mohammed&#8217;s cat Muezza\">Mohammed&#8217;s cat Muezza<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#M_for_Mary\" title=\"M for Mary\">M for Mary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Could_it_mean_anything_else\" title=\"Could it mean anything else?\">Could it mean anything else?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Majestic\" title=\"Majestic\">Majestic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Mischievous\" title=\"Mischievous\">Mischievous<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Master_of_the_House\" title=\"Master of the House\">Master of the House<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Mouse_hunter\" title=\"Mouse hunter\">Mouse hunter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Messy\" title=\"Messy\">Messy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Common_questions_about_Maine_Coons_having_an_M_on_their_forehead\" title=\"Common questions about Maine Coons having an M on their forehead\">Common questions about Maine Coons having an M on their forehead<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#What_kind_of_cats_have_an_M_on_their_foreheads\" title=\"What kind of cats have an M on their foreheads?\">What kind of cats have an M on their foreheads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#Why_do_some_cats_have_an_M_on_their_foreheads\" title=\"Why do some cats have an M on their foreheads?\">Why do some cats have an M on their foreheads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-all-maine-coon-cats-have-an-m-on-their-head\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_part_Maine_Coon\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat is part Maine Coon?\">How can I tell if my cat is part Maine Coon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legends_about_Maine_Coons_M_forehead_marking\"><\/span>Legends about Maine Coon\u2019s M forehead marking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Moon\"><\/span>The Moon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to ancient Egyptians, the God of the moon gave cats a beautiful M on their faces. They believed cats&#8217; eyes could absorb moonlight to sparkle just like the moon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mafdet\"><\/span>Mafdet&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another legend from the Egyptians is that of the goddess Mafdet. She often took a catlike form and was worshiped as the guardian of the home. Cats were believed to protect the Egyptians from unsafe creatures entering their homes, such as rats, snakes and scorpions. This is also why Egyptians worshiped cats and believed that Mafdet placed a mark on their heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mohammeds_cat_Muezza\"><\/span>Mohammed&#8217;s cat Muezza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Muezza is said to have saved the prophet Mohammad from a poisonous snake bite. The cat&#8217;s name means cherished and according to legend, in return for saving the prophet Muhammad, the cat was then marked with an M on the forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M_for_Mary\"><\/span>M for Mary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people believe a tabby cat cuddled up to next to baby Jesus to keep him warm in the manger. Then Mary used her finger to make an M on the cat\u2019s forehead to express her thankfulness. From that point on, all tabby cats, including Maine Coons, had the M mark on their foreheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_it_mean_anything_else\"><\/span>Could it mean anything else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Majestic\"><\/span>Majestic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to see how their M could stand for majestic. With their big fur coat and fluffy tail, watching a Main Coon proudly saunter across the lawn, makes them look like royalty. They are the largest breed of domestic cats and definitely one of the most majestic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mischievous\"><\/span>Mischievous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being known as gentle giants, Maine Coons are just like other cat breeds &#8211; naturally mischievous. Your Coon is absolutely not going to be an exception. These naughty cats cats like to splash get a little wild when playing. They may even bite or scratch when they get excited during playtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_of_the_House\"><\/span>Master of the House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt that M could stand for Master of the House. A lot of Maine Coon owners say that their Maine Coons own them and the humans are just their staff. Luckily these bossy cats are usually also naturally affectionate and fun-loving, so their humans don&#8217;t mind serving them too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mouse_hunter\"><\/span>Mouse hunter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all cats, Maine Coons are excellent hunters. If you have a mouse problem, get a cat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messy\"><\/span>Messy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you own a Maine Coon, one thing\u2019s for sure! Your floor might end up in food and splashed water. They also have the habit of playing with their toys and leaving them around. Their long fur often gets covered\u00a0in mud, leaves and grass when playing outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_Maine_Coons_having_an_M_on_their_forehead\"><\/span>Common questions about Maine Coons having an M on their forehead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_have_an_M_on_their_foreheads\"><\/span>What kind of cats have an M on their foreheads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tabby cat is a domestic cat with distinctive markings on it&#8217;s fur, including stripes and swirly patterns. They also almost always have the special M-shaped marking on their foreheads, but sometimes it&#8217;s easier to see than others. There are three recognizable tabby Maine Coon patterns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Classic tabby. <\/strong>These classic cats are recognizable by their bold, swirly patterns on their sides. They are also called blotched tabbies because their smudgy fur pattern looks like a marble cake.<\/li><li><strong>Mackerel Tabby. <\/strong>These cats get their name because the markings running down their backs look like a fish skeleton. Small evenly-spaced parallel lines stripe down the cat&#8217;s sides. Mackerel Tabbies are also known as Tiger cats. <\/li><li><strong>Ticked tabby. <\/strong>This cat doesn&#8217;t have stripes, swirls or spots, like most tabbies, but it does have a classic M on its forehead.  Ticked tabbies are covered in agouti hairs, which vary between light and dark colors.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_some_cats_have_an_M_on_their_foreheads\"><\/span>Why do some cats have an M on their foreheads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many stories and legends that try to justify these markings on Maine Coons and other cats. It\u2019s up to you whether you believe them or not. Some people believe that that some cats&#8217; eyes reflect light and at night their eyes appear so luminous because of their connection with the moon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_part_Maine_Coon\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat is part Maine Coon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are things you should consider if you want to find out if your cat is part Maine Coon, the first and obvious sign is their size! Maine Coons are large in size. You should probably also look at the length of the tail and how fluffy it is.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Maine Coon has multi-layered shaggy fur that makes look extra adorable. The tips of their ears and even the ear itself should have fluffy hair in it. Maine Coons have large paws, large noses and large rounded eyes. They also are very friendly and love being around people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine Coons don&#8217;t all have an M on their foreheads. 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