OTHER NAMES: Gentle Giant

PERSONALITY: Amiable, gentle and dog-like

WEIGHT: Average of 9 to 18 pounds; males can weigh 20 pounds or more

LENGTH: About 19 to 30 inches

COAT LENGTH: Heavy and shaggy; silky with coat falling smoothly

COAT COLOR: Solid (white, black, blue, red and cream), tabby (classic, mackerel and ticked), bi-color (black and white, blue and white, red and white, cream and white), parti-color (tortoiseshell and blue-cream), parti-color and white (calico, tortoiseshell and white, blue-cream and white), shaded and smoke, and shaded/smoke and white

EYE COLOR: Varies according to coat color, but may be green, gold, green-gold, copper, blue or odd-eyed

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12 to 15 years

HYPOALLERGENIC: No

ORIGIN: United States

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If you’re looking for a cat that is large, fluffy, and friendly, you might want to consider a European Maine Coon. These cats are one of the most impressive and popular variations of the Maine Coon breed, with their massive size, heavy bones, long coats, and laid-back temperament. The European Maine Coon is a loyal, friendly, and sociable cat. They get along with other cats and dogs in the household and are comfortable around new people. Though they like to have their own space, they can live in multi-cat households without conflict. Maine Coons are playful and affectionate to their owners and get attached to one person.