Maine Coons are huge, strong cats from Maine. They are intelligent, sociable, and playful. Their huge bushy tail, long hair, and powerful athletic frame distinguish them.
Maine cats are distinctive, caring pets for families and individuals. Today we will check out the 10 biggest Maine cats you need to see.
Meet the 10 Largest Maine Coon Cats
Explore the world’s biggest Maine Coon cats, including their weight, length, and unique personalities. See which gentle giants made the top 10 list!
10. Sean Coonery
Sean Coonery, another gorgeous Maine with a cheeky name, is also featured on YouTube. The Maine Coons’ vocalizations are said to resemble a trill or a chirp as opposed to a regular meow.
They also exhibit his big frame and build very clearly. Maine cats are fated to grow very large, but males tend to get relatively larger than females.
While both genders can reach a length of 40 inches, only the males seem to beat the odds and grow past average sizes.
9. Helios
You may recognize Helios, named after the ancient Greek sun god, from his YouTube presence. This handsome boy lives in the south of France.
Silver stunner Helios has a grumpy face, but this big fellow loves curling up for cat naps, gossiping with his owners, and playing with his beloved toys.
8. Moonwalk Magnum
Moonwalk Magnum is a gray and white Maine born in Châlons-les-Maray, France. He now lives in France and is one of the biggest cats in Europe, weighing up to 28 pounds.
His 28 pound frame is draped with a multi-layered, floor-sweeping white coat. His owner noted that he had exceeded the usual Maine Coon’s length by the time he was fully grown about three feet.
Moonwalk Magnum became an online celebrity when cat enthusiasts worldwide noticed his enormous size and attractive features.
7. Lotus
Lotus is a beautiful tabby Maine from Sweden. At 22 pounds, he’s certainly one of the largest cats in the world.
Lotus was adopted from a Norwegian breeder when he was 13 weeks old. As a kitten, he stole a stuffed animal meant for his owner’s daughter and made it his own.
He looks like a lightly toasted marshmallow, thanks to his glamorous cream coat with tawny accents. Intelligent and very loving, Lotus is a magnificent and placid feline adored by cat lovers everywhere.
6. Omar
Omar is an Australian Maine living in Melbourne and is considered one of the largest domestic cats in the world, measuring 47.2 inches long and weighing 30 pounds.
Despite his massive size, Omar hasn’t yet been officially recognized by Guinness World Records. When his owner, Steffi Hurst, brought him home in 2013, he was the same size as the other kittens in the litter.
Omar’s routine includes waking up at 5 a.m., eating dry food for breakfast, lounging around, playing in the backyard, resting on the trampoline, and eating raw kangaroo meat for supper.
5. Samson
Samson was considered one of the biggest Maine cats in New York until his passing on July 9, 2022.
Diagnosed with hip dysplasia in 2020, Samson measured four feet in length and weighed 28 pounds. Known as Katstradamus on Instagram, Samson had over 200,000 followers.
His sweet nature and soft meow made him beloved online. Sadly, Samson died at the age of 10. According to his owner, Jonathan Zerby, Samson was beautiful, loving, and intelligent a true gentle giant.
4. Cygnus
Cygnus Regulus Powers, a Maine from Detroit, was famous for having the longest tail on a domestic cat 17.58 inches.
He lived with his three feline siblings and made it into the Guinness World Records. However, his unusually long tail often got caught in objects.
Tragically, Cygnus and his feline sibling Arcturus were both killed in a home fire in 2017.
3. Ludo
Ludo is not only the biggest Maine but also the biggest house cat in the world. He lives in Wakefield, UK, with his owner, Kelsey Gill.
Measuring 118.33 cm (3 feet 10.6 inches), Ludo once held the Guinness title for the longest domestic cat. Kelsey adopted him after falling in love with the large tabby cats seen in the Harry Potter movies.
Ludo is so large that Kelsey must use a dog carrier when traveling with him!
2. Baribo
Barivel, whose name means “clown” or “joker” in Italian, is a Maine Coon from Vigevano, Italy.
Barivel was the official holder of the world record for the largest cat, measuring 47.2 inches in length. On May 22, 2018, Guinness confirmed Barivel as the longest living domestic cat.
Despite his huge size, Barivel is gentle and enjoys walks with his owners. His charming personality has made him an Instagram star.
1. Stewie
Since 2010, Stewie has remained the largest Maine Coon of all time, measuring 48.5 inches long from nose to tail.
He held the Guinness World Record for the longest living cat and also once had the record for the longest tail at 16.3 inches.
Sadly, Stewie whose full name was Mymains Stewart Gilligan passed away from cancer on February 4, 2013, at age eight, in Nevada.
His owners, Robin Hendrickson and Eric Brandsness, said Stewie grew naturally without any special diet or breeding.
