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.

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.