Maine Coon Cats

The Maine Coon cat derives its name from the state its from, Maine. Maine actually has a state cat because of it! It is one of the oldest and largest domestic breeds. They can reach length of up to 48 inches. The longest cat to ever exist, Stewie, was a 48.5 inch Main Coon cat. This type of cat has a two-layer coat which makes it very fluffy. It is also very playful to the point that some compare this cat breed to dogs. Maine Coon cats are also known as gentle giants. They are also quite vocal in comparison to other cat breeds.