Maine Coon
A Maine Coon in the snow
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.