20 Of The Cutest Maine Coon Kittens – The Gentle Giants, Waiting To Grow Up

A healthy (not overweight) Maine Coon will weigh between eight and 18 pounds. He will be long or medium-haired with a prominent ruff on his chest like a lion, and longer fur around the upper hind legs (his britches) and stomach. The fur is not ordinary fur: it's an uneven double-layered coat with longer guard hairs over a silky undercoat, that will vary depending upon the season: thicker in winter, thinner in summer. A Maine Coon will also have a long, bushy tail that can extend for up to 14 inches.