Maine Coon cats – majestic pictures and 5 fun facts

10/25/2020

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Nature Story: Maine Coon cats – majestic pictures and 5 fun facts

If you're a cat lover, you'll definitely enjoy these Maine Coon pictures, as well as 5 short fun facts about these gorgeous giants.

#1 A Maine Coon is the largest domesticated cat you can get

An average male weighs from 13 to 18 lb (5.9 to 8.2 kg), while an average female is from 8 to 12 lb (3.6 to 5.4 kg). Maine Coons can grow as tall as 16 in (41 cm).

#2 It's unknown when the breed started

Maine Coons were first mentioned in a 1861 literary work about cats, but all the information about their ancestral origins known today is nothing but speculation.

#3 They come in all kinds of colors and patterns, just like other cats

Not only domesticated cat breeds can look gorgeous and cute: take a look at these pictures of little-known wild cat species.

#4 The Maine Coon is the official state cat of Maine

It's considered the oldest natural cat breed in North America.

#5 The Guinness World Record for world's longest domestic cat is held by a Maine Coon

Stewie, a 8-year-old Maine Coon from Nevada who was 48.5 in (123 cm) long, was registered as the longest domestic cat in the world in 2010. Stewie passed away in 2013. The current record holder is Barivel (in the picture), a Maine Coon who is 120 cm (3 ft 11.2 in) long.

Which of these pictures did you like the most? Would you like to own such a pet?

If you're already a happy Maine Coon owner, tell us about your cat in the comments!

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15 Comments

Linda Spreng

What a wonderful cat!! I would love to have one to love ... if I were younger and still had the strength to pick one up. My last cat was a beautiful calico (Cali) to weighed over 15 pounds and adding her carrier, I was lugging around 17-18 lbs! A bit much for an old lady...

Keith England

What a wonderful fearless cat, ours used to chase foxes out of the garden, unbelievable character, best cat you can have more of a companion than pet!!

Susan Lake-Harris

A friend of mine owns one. He's reserved, somewhat shy, but always curls up inside my suitcase when I visit as if it's his bed. Apparently I'm the only guest he'll share "his" bedroom with!

Jim Doyle

I had a friend that used to raise them. I had never heard of them before I met him, and fell in love with the breed. They're wonderful cats.

jlofoh

No i don't have a cat but they have pretty fur

Judi Hanan

The bottom picture. He was kind of laid back like he was the boss.

Jo Farrell

I used to have one he lived till he was 21 or there abouts?. I rescued him and the vet said he was about 4 when I took him on. He was very affectionate and the most vocal cat I’ve ever had. He never wandered very far from home I think animals know when they have been rescued. Love and miss you Wills 💋