Maine Coons are one of the largest domestic breeds of cats in the world. In 2010, Stewie the cat entered the Guinness Book of Records — he was 123 cm from nose to tail. These enormous felines can weigh up to 16 kg. The reasons for their impressive size has yet to be understood. There are some who even believe that these enigmatic animals could be cross between a cat and a raccoon!
Here are 16 photos showing the full beauty and size of these impressive, unusual animals.
The dogs on the street are going to have heart attacks when they meet him!
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Just try denying this guy food when he wants it…
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Or her!
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That looks like a great way to strengthen your abs!
©Imantas Boiko
What you looking at, pal?
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Mufasa is no longer what he was…
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As puffy (and as big) as a cloud!
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Stroke me…I told you to stroke me!
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Just you try and startle me…
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They still laze around like regular cats — they just take up more space!
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There’s no need for a guard dog when you’ve got one of these…
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That’s one mean kitty!
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He clearly weighs a tonne and she’s going to drop him at any second…
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Mine! All this snow is mine!
©Don Hooper
Just like in The Lion King!
©Chris Scott
Enormous cat = mega-cuteness
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