The Maine Coon is one of the largest domestic cat breeds, with males typically weighing between 13 to 18 pounds and females weighing between 8 to 12 pounds. The Guinness World Record for the longest domestic cat was held by a Maine Coon named Stewie, who measured 48.5 inches from nose to tail tip and passed away in 2013 but still holds the record for the longest domestic cat recorded.
List of Famous Maine Coon Cats
Barivel
Barivel is a Maine Coon cat from Italy who has gained much attention for his impressive size. While he does not currently hold the Guinness World Record for the longest domestic cat, he is still a very large cat, weighing over 30 pounds and measuring over 3 feet long from nose to tail. He has become somewhat of an internet celebrity due to his size, unique appearance, striking orange and white fur, and bright blue eyes.
Ludo
Ludo is a Maine Coon from the UK holding the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest domestic cat, measuring 46.6 inches (118.33 cm) from nose to tail tip. He weighs around 34 pounds (15.4 kg), which is impressive. Ludo became a celebrity in the UK and worldwide due to his impressive size, and his owners describe him as a gentle giant who loves to cuddle.
Omar
Omar is an Australian Maine Coon cat who gained fame for his impressive size. At his largest, he measured 47.2 inches (120 cm) long and weighed around 30 pounds (13.6 kg), making him one of the largest domestic cats in the world. He gained much attention on social media and in the news due to his size, and his owners say he has a gentle and friendly personality. Omar sadly passed away in 2020, but he remains a beloved cat and a legend among Maine Coon enthusiasts.
Captain Ahab
Captain Ahab was a famous Maine Coon cat who lived on board the sailing ship Charles W. Morgan in the late 1800s. He was named after the character in Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick.
Captain Ahab was known for his impressive size and friendly disposition. He quickly became a beloved crew member, even having his bunk on the ship, and was known to accompany the sailors on their voyages. Captain Ahab is often considered one of the most famous Maine Coon cats in history.
Emily
Emily was a famous Maine Coon cat who lived in the UK and became famous for her large size and gentle personality. She gained a large following on social media and was featured in various media outlets. Sadly, Emily passed away in 2016, but her legacy lives on as a beloved figure in the Maine Coon cat community.
Norris
Mrs. Norris is the name of the Maine Coon cat owned by Argus Filch in the Harry Potter series. Mrs. Norris is often described as Filch’s closest companion and is frequently used by him to catch students breaking school rules.
Sir Thomas Trueheart
Sir Thomas Trueheart is a Maine Coon cat character in the children’s book series “The Fairy Chronicles” by J.H. Sweet. He is described as a magical cat with emerald green eyes and a fluffy tail which helps the fairies in their adventures.
Baloo
Baloo is a famous Maine Coon cat who gained popularity on social media for his impressive size and charming personality. He lives with his owner, who often posts pictures and videos of him online; Baloo is playful, affectionate, and known for his love of cuddling and attention.
Lotus
Lotus is a famous Maine Coon cat with a record-breaking Instagram account, has over 500k followers, and is known for her stunning looks and unique personality. Lotus is a brown tabby with white paws and a white chest, and she often poses for photos in creative and playful ways, and her owners also run a YouTube channel documenting her daily life and adventures.
Smoothie
Smoothie is a female Maine Coon cat who gained fame on Instagram for her stunning looks and charming personality. She has over 2 million followers and is known for her large size and fluffy coat. Smoothie is often called “the world’s most photogenic cat” due to her striking appearance in photos.
Hamilton the Hipster Cat
Hamilton, the Hipster Cat, is a social media sensation and a Maine Coon cat known for his distinctive mustache markings. He has over 800,000 followers on Instagram and has been featured in various media outlets such as Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and People magazine. Hamilton has used his online popularity to raise awareness for animal adoption and welfare causes.
Monty
Monty is a famous Maine Coon cat from Denmark who became an internet sensation due to his unique face and playful personality. He was born with a chromosomal abnormality that caused his face to be slightly deformed, but this only made him more endearing to his fans. Monty passed away in 2018, but his legacy lives on through social media and the Monty Fund, a charity that helps cats with disabilities.
Atchoum
Atchoum is a famous Maine Coon cat known for its unique and striking appearance. He has a hypertrichosis disorder, which causes his fur to grow longer and thicker than a typical Maine Coon. Atchoum has a large following on social media due to his distinctive looks, and he often uses his platform to promote animal welfare causes.
