The remarkable Maine Coon—are they truly that big? Absolutely! They hold the title as the largest domesticated cat breed. That said, some photos you see online use angles that make Maine Coons appear .
Having welcomed over 75 Maine Coon cats and kittens into my life and cattery, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge about these magnificent felines. When we first introduced Maine Coons into our home, we were curious about their true size. In the photo below, my 10-year-old is holding our 2-year-old Maine Coon male, Bruno. At that time, Bruno measured 38 inches from nose to tail tip and weighed approximately 25 pounds. However, since then, Bruno has experienced a significant growth spurt, increasing in length and weight by 27% over the past year. Now at 3.5 years old, he’s a towering presence in our home.size-charts.com . It’s important to note that a Maine Coon’s size includes its impressive tail. According to The International Cat Association (TICA), the tail, when extended forward toward the cat’s head, should reach the shoulder blades, making it about three-quarters the length of the cat’s body. Bruno’s tail alone is a testament to this standard.
While male Maine Coons like Bruno are notably large, their female counterparts are smaller but still above average in size compared to other domestic cats. My female Maine Coons typically measure around 33 inches in length and weigh about 18 pounds.
For a clearer comparison, here’s a standard chart outlining the size differences between male and female Maine Coons:
| Cat Feature | Maine Coon | Normal Cat |
| Weight | 10 – 20 pounds (4.5 – 9 kgs) | 8 – 12 pounds (3.6 – 5.4 kgs) |
| Height to shoulder | 10 – 16 inches (25.4 – 40.6 cm) | 9 – 10 inches (22.9 – 25.4 cm) |
| Body length, nose to tail base | 19 – 30 inches (48.3 – 76.2 cm) | 15 – 20 inches (38.1 – 50.8 cm) |
| Tail length | 12 – 18 inches (30.5 – 45.7 cm) | 9 – 10 inches (22.9 – 25.4 cm) |
Female Maine Coon vs. Regular Female Cat Size Comparison
| Cat Feature | Female Maine Coon | Female Normal Cat |
| Weight | 10 – 15 pounds (4.5 – 6.8 kgs) | 8 – 10 pounds (3.6 – 4.5 kgs) |
| Height to shoulder | 10 – 14 inches (25.4 – 35.6 cm) | 9 inches (22.9 cm) |
| Body length, nose to tail base | 19 – 30 inches (48.3- 76.2 cm) | 15 – 20 inches (38.1 – 50.4 cm) |
| Tail length | 12 – 18 inches (30.5 – 45.7 cm) | 10 inches (25.4 cm) |
