About Maine Coon Cats Growing Up
When you bring home your new Maine Coon cat, it will look like a miniature lynx rather than a house cat. Every new Maine Coon owner thinks that his or her Maine Coon kitten is huge compared to adult non-Maine Coon cats until they become adult Maine Coon cats.
Maine Coon grow up to be quite big and strong! If you raise your Maine Coon from an early age, you can minimize health issues that may occur due to the increased size and weight of your pet.
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Kitten’s Size
The Maine Coon kitten size is a little bit bigger than most other kittens. At three months old, you will already have a small cat on your hands at roughly 3-5 pounds (1.36-2.27 kg)!
Be ready to play with a small cat when your Maine Coon is only a few months old. You should also start thinking about buying a heavy-duty scratching post.
On average, female Maine Coons are smaller than their male counterparts. However, if your pet is neutered or spayed before reaching sexual maturity (about one year), it may not reach full size because of a lack of growth hormones.
Average Cat’s Size
Maine Coons are considered to be a very large breed of cats. Size is one of their most recognizable features.
The average male cat weighs between 15 and 25 pounds (6.8 and 11.34 kg) and female Maine Coons weigh about 10% less than males – around 10-15 pounds (4.54-6.8 kg).
It is not uncommon for a Maine Coon cat to weigh up to 30 pounds (13.6 kg), but such cats are considered to be overweight or obese, and it puts them at risk of developing many health issues later in life such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and arthritis.
Adult Cat’s Size
The average female Maine Coon height is 8-14 inches (20.32-35.56 cm) at maturity. Males grow to between 10-16 inches (25.5-40.64 cm). Maine Coons are one of a few breeds of cats that weigh more than 10 pounds in adulthood – they do tend to grow quite large and fluffy.
Male vs Female Maine Coon Size
Maine Coons are large and muscular cats, with large round paws and tufted fur. Males can reach up to 25 pounds (11.34 kg). The longest Maine Coon on record was a male cat named Stewie, who measured 48.5 inches long.
| Maine Coon Size | Male | Female |
| Weight (pounds) | 15-25 | 10-15 |
| Height (inches) | 10-16 | 8-14 |
| Length (inches) | 19-40 | 19-40 |
Male Cats
Male Maine Coons have a broad, long body with relatively short legs, while females tend to be slimmer and longer-legged.
The most obvious difference between male and female Maine Coons is their head size. Males usually have broader heads that taper down to a narrower muzzle, while females usually have rounder heads with a less defined face.
