The Maine Coon is the largest domesticated cat breed. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the US state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.
Length: 1 m (Adult, Nose to tail)
Other names: Coon Cat; Maine Cat; Maine Shag; American Longhair; American Coon Cat; American Forest Cat
Common nicknames: Gentle giants
Mass: Male: 5.9 – 8.2 kg (Adult), Female: 3.6 – 5.4 kg (Adult)
The Maine Coon is a native New Englander, hailing from Maine, where they were popular mousers, farm cats, and–most likely–ship’s cats, at least as far back as the early 19th century.
The first thing you’ll probably notice is that Maine Coons are big–really big! In fact, the record for the world’s longest house cat belongs to a Maine Coon who grew to be over four feet long. But these kitties have more going for them than size. They’re affectionate without being needy, they’re adaptable, and they’ve kept their hunting instincts, just in case you need a good mouser. If you can handle a whole lot of cat, this kitty might be a perfect addition to your family.
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