The Breed
The gentle giant of the cat world.
The Maine Coon is the first truly American breed and the official state cat of Maine, shaped by the rugged coast and hard winters into a hardy, intelligent, sociable cat.
Known as the “gentle giant,” Maine Coons are famous for their large size, lynx-tipped ears, luxurious double coats and long, flowing tails. Females typically mature around 8–12 pounds and males 13–20, often not reaching full size until nearly three years old.
They’re also wonderfully “dog-like” — playing fetch, learning their names, following you room to room, and chirping and trilling when they’re happy. It’s a breed you can’t help falling in love with.
