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

Everybody, meet the Maine coons, a unique breed of domestic house cat that have been dubbed ‘gentle giants’. Although this giants breeding history of origin is unknown, it’s most likely its ancestors came with the ships of 11th-century Norsemen. In our opinion, these fluffy giants are the most majestic breed of cat around. With their stunning fluffy coats and amazing character traits. It’s difficult not to agree. We have compiled, our top 20 favourite photos of them for you to enjoy.

Before she was executed in 1793, she tried to escape France with the help of Captain Samuel Clough. The story goes that she loaded up his ship with her most prized possessions, including her six long-haired cats, probably Turkish Angoras or Siberians. She didn't make it out, but her cats did – to Wiscasset, Maine where they mixed with all the local long- and short-haired kitties to produce the Maine Coon.