Big Cat Breeds Domestic

These large attractive cats can weigh up to 25 pounds and possess long legs and an agile body.

Big cat breeds domestic. In fact just recently we posted about the longest domestic cat ever a Maine Coon that was 485 inches. Curious about the largest cat breeds. Weve saved this cat for last because among the biggest of the domestics this breed is tops.

Reaching lengths of more than 3 feet from head to tail Maine Coons are considered to be the largest domestic cat breed. Theyre one of the oldest North American natural breeds reaching impressive weights up to 35 pounds. The breed has only gained full acceptance by the International Cat Association since 1983.

Possibly the most well known of the largest domestic cat breeds a gorgeous Maine Coon can weigh on average up to 18 pounds but some can even weigh more than 20 pounds. Smaller kitty breeds include the short-legged munchkin the Singapura and the Devon rex. It was first bred in the 1960s by combining an Asian leopard cat and domestic shorthair breeds.

Some may take up to 4 years to reach their adult size. Average Lifespan15- 20 years. They are also very long and tall.

It contains a long and thick coat that is made of an undercoat that contains glossy top coat that you dont have to groom that much. While many large cat breeds on our list are known for their weight these. According to the Guinness Book of World Records the three most recent Tallest Domestic Cat winners have been Savannahs.

Whether you have a big cat or a little cat all domesticated cats can acclimate to the size of their owners home. The Savannaha mixed breed between a domestic cat and the wild African Servalcan weigh in at 20 pounds or more. A fully grown Maine Coon can weigh as much as 10 kg 22 pounds with a length ranging from 50-80 cm 196 314 inches and is generally accepted as the largest domestic cat breed.