Maine Coon | |
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Other names | Coon Cat Maine Cat Maine Shag American Longhair American Coon Cat American Forest Cat |
Common nicknames | Gentle giants |
Origin | Maine, United States |
Breed standards | |
CFA | standard |
FIFe | standard |
TICA | standard |
ACF | standard |
ACFA/CAA | standard |
GCCF | standard |
Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
The Maine Coon is the biggest cat breed used as a pet. It has a unique look and good hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. It is native to the state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.