15 Interesting Maine Coon Facts(Video)

Here we take a look at fifteen interesting Maine Coon facts.  The Maine Coon cat is consistently the largest of domestic cat breeds with larger males weighing up to 35 pounds.  Watch the video to discover more about Maine Coon cats and kittens and see more details below.

15 Interesting Maine Coon Facts Video

Maine Coon Facts

1. The Maine Coon cat breed was first documented in 1861
2. They are one of the oldest domestic breeds of cats in North America
3. The Maine Coon is the Official Cat for the State of Maine
4. While many different theories exist, the exact origin of the Maine Coon breed is unknown
5. A Maine Coon cat starred in the Harry Potter movie series.  “Mrs. Norris” was the pet cat of Argus Filch, the caretaker of the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry
6. Many Maine Coon cats like water
7. Maine Coons are typically the largest of domestic cat breeds with larger males weighing up to 35 pounds.  They are known as the “gentle giants” of cats
8. Maine Coons have held the record for the longest domestic cat for the past decade.  The current world record holder for longest domestic cat is a Maine Coon named Barivel who lives in Italy
9. The Maine Coon cat breeds is sturdy and rugged and can handle harsh winter climates
10. Maine Coons come in a wide variety of colors and fur patterns
11. Maine Coons are slow to mature and they typically do not reach their full size until 3-5 years old
12. Maine Coons are known for their long and bushy tails
13. Maine Coons have grown to be one of the most popular cat breeds in the United States
14. Maine Coons resemble Norwegian Forest Cats and share many similar breed characteristics
15. The Maine Coon also shares many similar breed characteristics with Siberian Cats.

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