Giant cat breeds: check out a guide + gallery of the world's largest domestic felines
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Maine Coon, Ragdoll and Savannah are living proofs that just as there are giant dog breeds, there are also giant cat breeds. Normally, the size of the domestic cats we see in everyday life does not vary much, so when we come across a cat that is not only big, but huge, it is impossible not to be surprised. Nowadays, many of these giant breeds have gained a lot of popularitypopularity - the Maine Coon, for example, is already part of the most popular cat breeds in Brazil. But if you still don't know which are the main giant cat breeds that exist, check out the guide that Patas da Casa has prepared below!
1) Ashera is considered the most expensive cat in the world
In this list of giant cats, none surpasses the Maine Coon. This cat has an impressive size. The average size of a Maine Coon is at least one meter long. Its weight ranges from 12 kg to 15 kg. However, these cats can be even bigger. The record for the largest cat in the world according to the book of records is a Maine Coon cat 1.20 m long!Even if its size is intimidating, this long-haired and muscular kitty is actually a very affectionate and companionable pet. The Maine Coon cat is friendly, sociable, loves the company of its guardian and is super playful. In addition, it is very intelligent, a characteristic that makes the Maine Coon cat adapt well to any environment and learn commands very easily.
3) The Norwegian Forest Cat is a super charismatic and communicative giant cat
The Norwegian Forest Cat draws anyone's attention because of its appearance. With voluminous hair and a very muscular body, the breed is one of those that makes you want to squeeze it so cute. In addition, the size of the Norwegian Forest Cat is impressive. This cat usually measures between 30 cm and 46 cm in height and its weight varies between 6 kg and 10 kg. The personality of the Norwegian Forest Cat breedCalm and playful, this cat gets along very well with children and is super easy to live with on a daily basis. The breed is also very communicative, intelligent and loves to follow its owner around the house. A curiosity is that, unlike many cats, the Norwegian Forest cat loves water!
4) The Ragamuffin loves to receive affection and gets along with everyone
The Ragamuffin cat emerged from the crossing of the Ragdoll breed (which is a giant cat) with other breeds. This cat ended up inheriting the size of the Ragdoll and today is part of the group of giant cats. The Ragamuffin is a long cat that can exceed 25 cm. Its weight can range from 6.5 kg to 9 kg. The personality of this breed is very affectionate. The Ragamuffin is an example of a cat that lovesBeing quiet and playful, the Ragamuffin cat is great with children and the elderly.
5) The Ragdoll is a giant cat that is very playful and full of energy
See_also: Fastest dog in the world: find out which breed holds the title of fastest dogThe Ragdoll cat is one of those super cute cats that you want to squeeze all the time. With a long, furry body and a prominent cat belly, this animal will always attract attention wherever it goes. In addition to cuteness, the size of the Ragdoll is also impressive: its height ranges from 50 cm to 60 cm and its weight varies between 4 kg and 9 kg. The Ragdoll cat is known for having aWith a personality reminiscent of that of a dog, this playful, cuddly and super active kitty can't do without a good game and the company of its guardian.
6) The Savannah is a giant cat with certain wildcat characteristics
One of the rarest cats in the world is the Savannah, which is also among the largest cats in existence. The Savannah is a hybrid cat that can belong to five categories: Savannah F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5, with the F1 having characteristics closer to wild cats and the F5 being more similar to domestic cats. On average, the size of the Savannah is about 70 cm and 25 kg, with the Savannah cats being morePersonality also varies according to its type: the closer to F1, the greater the wild instinct, and the closer to F5, the more docile the animal is.
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