Adopting a cat can be the result of very careful planning or something completely spontaneous, to the point that it seems like the cat is the one adopting the human. Genetics often gives rise to truly surprising mixed breeds, but if your intention is to have a big cat in the house, well… there are several breeds that have what you want. And when I say "big" I don't only mean their overall size. Lacking a better description, some are tanks with tails…

The cat is a learning process in itself. Even if you already have one (or several), it's very likely that the new family member will do something that takes you by surprise, and it can be as simple as… growing. There are breeds that gain considerable size and weight, so much so that they become mini-lions, but that doesn't mean they are clumsier. Quite the contrary: In many cases they are recognized for their speed, the softness and delicacy of their movements, and a marked dependence on their human owners, in contrast to other cats. That said, photos!

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Maine Coon

The Biggest Cat Breeds

Maine Coon

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40 centimeters tall, 8.5 kilograms on average for males, up to 1.2 meters long including the tail, and legendary fur. Any guide to big cats must begin with the Maine Coon.

Burmese

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With a broad bone structure and a weight of 5.5 kilograms in some males, the Burmese will surprise many once fully grown.

Savannah

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Essentially a cross between the African serval and the domestic cat. Very rare and very expensive, some early-generation specimens have reached 10 kilograms and 40 centimeters in height.

Egyptian Mau

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Energetic, very social, and according to recent studies, not Egyptian at all. What it lacks in weight (four kilograms on average) it makes up for with muscle and pure speed (48 km/h top).

Bengal

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Another formidable cross, this time between the domestic cat and the so-called 'Leopard Cat' (Prionailurus bengalensis). The average male reaches seven kilograms.

Siberian

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We have them in dogs… and also in cats. With more than 30 centimeters in height and reported cases of 11 kilograms (in males), the Siberian lives up to its name with size and robustness.

Ragdoll

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Also known as the 'dog-cat' for its extreme docility. Up to 90 centimeters long, 7 kilograms in females, 9 in males, and eyes… impossible.

American Bobtail

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At first glance it may look like a wild cat that lost its tail in a fight, but nothing could be further from the truth for the American Bobtail. It often exceeds 7 kilograms.

Chausie

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The third hybrid on our list, the Chausie comes from the jungle cat (Felis Chaus) and domestic cats such as the beautiful Abyssinian. Some Chausies have reached 13.5 kilograms.

Ragamuffin

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Besides its great name, the Ragamuffin shares several aspects with the Ragdoll, including a weight that averages 9 kilograms, with cases exceeding 11. Thanks for watching!