Big Cat Breeds Domestic
Another wild looking domestic cat the savannah is the largest of all home fluffs weighing up to an amazing 30 lbs.
Big cat breeds domestic. For a tiger thats paltry. The Maine Coon is the largest domestic cat breed that does not have a recent ancestral relationship to wild cats in the way that the Savannah cat does. Weve saved this cat for last because among the biggest of the domestics this breed is tops.
And you cant overlook this breeds coat which is described as silky shaggy and heavy. 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. The Bengal is another breed that although it looks like a wild leopard is considered a loving domestic cat.
Reaching lengths of more than 3 feet from head to tail Maine Coons are considered to be the largest domestic cat breed. Coon Cat Maine Cat Maine Shag Snowshoe Cat. Average Lifespan15- 20 years.
It was first bred in the 1960s by combining an Asian leopard cat and domestic shorthair breeds. Plus these kitties are known for the length of their body. The Savannaha mixed breed between a domestic cat and the wild African Servalcan weigh in at 20 pounds or more.
This breed of cat has a muscular body with a triangular head. There are other domestic mixed breed cats that might grow to a similar size and weight as some of the above mentioned big cat breeds. In fact just recently we posted about the longest domestic cat ever a Maine Coon that was 485 inches.
A naturally curly coat that comes in both long and short hair makes this big domestic cat particularly unique and his friendly demeanor makes him great as a family pet. They are personable and friendly without being overly demanding and can weigh from 10-15lb for females and 15-25lb for males. An ideal large-sized cat should weigh between 13 and 24 pounds as an adult.