The other, absolutely untrue but amusing, myth about the origin of the Main Coon breed is that they came about through the mating of bobcats and domestic cats. Possibly the fact that Maine Coon cats have tufts on their ears and feet that are similar to the bobcat's, caused this legend to spread.

Truth is, that the bobcat would be far more likely to view a domestic feline as potential lunch, rather than as a possible mating partner.