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.

Do Maine Coon cats have health problems? The Maine Coon is a healthy cat. The median lifespan of the breed, according to a pet insurance study, is greater than 12.5 years. But they are predisposed to certain health conditions. Feline hypertrophy cardiomyopathy (FHC). FHC is the most common form of heart disease in all cat breeds. It causes a thickening of the heart muscle, which in turn causes heart failure and sometimes sudden death. Avoid breeders who say they have HCM-free lines – it's impossible to guarantee that a cat won't develop the disease.