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The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine, [3] [4] where it is the official state cat. The Maine Coon is a large and social cat, commonly referred to as "the gentle giant."
Show-eligible F4–F5 cats range from 5.0 to 8.2 kilograms (11.0 to 18.1 lb) however, comparable in size to other large domestic cat breeds such as the Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat. The Savannah cat is the largest of the cat breeds. A Savannah cat is a cross between a domestic cat and a serval, a medium-sized, large-eared wild African cat.
One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine, where it is the official state cat. The Maine Coon is a large and social cat, commonly referred to as "the gentle giant." The Maine Coon is predominantly known for its size and dense coat of fur which helps it survive in the harsh climate of Maine.
Maine Coons are one of the largest cat breeds, and can weigh between 12 and 18 pounds, whereas a standard domestic shorthair cat is usually between eight to 10 pounds.
Maine Coon cats are among the largest breeds of cats in the world. And they are only getting bigger, as breeders select for the largest and most striking lengths and colorations to impress buyers ...
Hailing from the United States, the Maine Coone reigns supreme as one of the largest and most majestic domestic cat breeds. These “gentle giants” are instantly recognizable by their impressive ...
Maine Coons, a large breed of cat enjoying a surge in popularity due to their enormous size and majestic beauty, are often described as being dog-like. Here’s why. View the original article to ...
The Maine Coon polydactyl trait has been historically accepted some organizations, and others have re-added it to the breed standard. More are working on getting it added. For example, TICA began accepting polydactyl Maine Coons in to full Championship status in 2015 (see reference 16).