Their fur is white, black, blue, red or cream and can be flecked. Their eyes can be green, gold, green-gold or copper-colored. Everything about this cat is big: they have big ears, big round paws and big eyes. Although it’s long, its coat only needs brushing twice a week to prevent matting. The Maine Coon is a large to very large cat with soft, silky fur. Her whiskers are 7.48 inches (19 cm) long. The cat with the longest whiskers comes from Finland - Maine Coon Missi. As of 2019, female Maine Coon Barveil (Italy) is the current record holder at 47.24 inches (120 cm).Ģ. Female Maine Coon Ludo (UK) held the previous record of 46.58 inches (118.33 cm) up until 2016. He was 48.42 inches (123 cm) long from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail. Male Maine Coon Stewie (USA) was the longest cat to ever live. Maine Coons already have several Guinness World Records titles in two categories:ġ. But they can be a little reserved with new people. Maine Coons love being out in nature, so they don’t particularly like being house cats.įrom humans to other cats and even dogs - the Maine Coon is one of those cats that gets on well with everyone. Toys that they have to hunt or catch with their big paws are ideal. Maine Coons - like almost all large cats - don’t particularly like sitting on your lap but like to stay close to their humans.Īs the Maine Coon is very intelligent and used to be a passionate mouse hunter, it’s happy with toys that challenge its brains as well as its dexterity. Photo: AVRORACOON/Shutterstock Keeping Them Happy They’re completely satisfied with watching their humans, following them around and curiously observing everything going on. They love attention and affection but don’t get mad if their humans don’t always have the time. Their characters are very easygoing, well-balanced and friendly. They are often described as “ gentle giants”. The Maine Coon is the largest and heaviest cat breed in the world. Photo: DenisNata/Shutterstock Breed Characteristics White, black, red, cream, brown, silver multi-coloredĬalm, adaptable, loyal, shy with strangers
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