Having evolved to survive the harsh winter climates of Maine in the United States, their tails kept them warm, when wrapped around their bodies. Purebred Maine Coons have long bushy tails that are larger at the base, gradually narrowing as you reach the tip. Maine Coon size compared to normal cat 2. If you are interested in learning more about the size difference between the Maine Coon cat breed, and that of a ‘normal’ cat, check out my other article. Length: Up to 40 inches (both male and female).Weight: 15 – 25 lbs (males), 8 – 12 lbs (females).Height: 10 – 16 inches (males), 8 – 14 inches (females).Here are a few average vital statistics on the physical size of the purebred Maine Coon cat breed: In fact, it would be hard not to notice one of these large cats walking past you, since they are literally larger than some small dogs! SizeĪs one of the largest domesticated cat breeds in the world, most purebred Maine Coons will be visibly larger in size than the average cat walking down the street. To help you determine if you own a purebred, or part Maine Coon, I shall now cover each of these physical traits in greater detail. Take a look at the table below, to see the key purebred Maine Coon physical traits to look out for.Ĭompare each factor against your Maine Coon cat to determine how many of the purebred Maine Coon traits your cat shares: Purebred
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So here’s how to tell if your cat is a Maine Coon, or not… It is this predictability that makes them such a highly desirable pedigree cat to own since owners know exactly what they are getting in advance. This is because purebred Maine Coons are very consistent in terms of size, nature, and personality, etc. Other breeders are happy to mix the Maine Coons bloodline with other cat breed genetics. This is because whilst registered breeders tend to be fanatical about protecting the purebred status of the Maine Coon cat breed. Unless, you purchase your treasured feline companion from a registered Maine Coon breeder, such as these US ones. It can be hard to determine if you own a purebred Maine Coon, or part Maine Coon mix. If you suspect your cat to be a purebred Maine Coon though, click here to read my article ‘ Do I Have A Maine Coon?‘. Only genetic testing offers the answers you seek, and even then that isn’t 100% certain.Ĭheck out the clues below, that help distinguish a part Maine Coon, from a purebred. Genetic testing is the only full-proof method of identifying if you own a mixed Maine Coon, or not. Analyze the cat’s size, eyes, tail, fur, paws, personality, body frame, and ear tufts, for clues, the cat is a Maine Coon mix. Their physical and behavioral traits are determined by which gene is most dominant, in their genetic makeup. Part Maine Coons come in all shapes and sizes. So, with large degrees of uncertainty in the matter, how can owners or potential buyers ever determine if the cat they are looking at is a part Maine Coon, or Maine Coon mix? Thankfully, there are a few tell-tale signs to look out for. Whilst I’d love to tell you for certain either way, the simple fact of the matter is that no one can. I’ve lost count of the number of people asking me if their cat is part Maine Coon, or not.
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