Maine Coon Size Record

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Maine coon size record. In 2016 another maine coon has gotten this recognition. Stewie or mymains stewart gilligan to give him his full registered name measures 48 5in when fully stretched out. The maine coon breed holds the guinness world record for the longest domestic cat breed longer than they are heavy. On average males weigh from 13 to 18 lb 5 9 to 8 2 kg with females weighing from 8 to 12 lb 3 6 to 5 4 kg.

Four year old black marble male maine coon the maine coon is the largest breed of domestic cat. The biggest maine coon cat is 48 5 inches 1 23 m and weight 28 5lbs. Before passing away in 2013 due to cancer stewie held the guinness record for being the longest cat in the world. Maine coon cats are distinctively recognizable thanks to their large size and long furry hair.

They have a very distinctive wild looking physical appearance. Maine coons are the largest of all the truly domestic felines. According to abc news the fluffy giant s owner stephanie hirst of melbourne australia. These felines actually hold quite a few records.

As for lengths the current world record holder for the world s longest domestic cat is stewie presently a seven year old maine coon from nevada us. Omar the 3 year old maine coon kitty officially measures in at 3 feet 11 inches and weighs 30 8 pounds. A maine coon named barivel who lives in italy has been named the world s longest living domestic cat by the guinness book of world records. He measured 123cm from nose to tail.

He measures three feet and 11 2 inches and is the latest in a long line of maine coons to dominate the category over the past 10 years. Sadly stewie passed away in 2013 of cancer at only eight years of age. Also known as the american longhair the maine coon has the distinction of being chosen as best cat at the very first cat show in the united states way back in 1895. The large cat who s named barivel lives with his owners in vigevano pavia and was crowned as the longest domestic cat living after the record was verified on 22 may 2018.

Despite their size maine coons are one of the most adorable smart and affectionate cats to be surrounded. Stewie a gray tabby maine coon holds the record for world s longest domestic cat. Twice a maine coon cat has gained acclaim for its size. The breed fell out of favor in the early 20th century partly due to the introduction of other longhaired breeds such as the.

They can weigh up to 25 lbs not because they are overweight but because their body mass is spread evenly throughout their body.