Maine coon kittens are like tiny little fluff balls with wicked paws and claws. There are cat lovers who will own nothing but a Maine coon. Others find out that their new kitten is a Maine coon when it fails to stop growing. When Shannan Watkins adopted her little kitten, we aren’t sure if she knew what she was getting. Watch the video here.
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Shannan adopted her cat as a kitty shortly after weaning. The tiny bean was a curious fluff ball, and she named her Amanda. Tiny baby Amanda did cute tiny baby kitten things, like watching the clothes tumbling around in the dryer. Unfortunately, when you feed and water tiny kittens, they tend to grow. Thus, Shannan watched the metamorphosis of tiny little Amanda to GREAT BIG AMANDA.
Although the transformation may have seemed like it occurred overnight, it did take some time. Maine coon kittens don’t reach full size until they are between three and five years old. These cats have a reputation for being larger than life (think Garfield-sized).
Maine coons are one of the larger breeds. Males average 13 to 18 pounds, while females are smaller and range from 9 to 13. Much of the reputation for being feline giants probably stems from their luxurious coats. These gorgeous animals have some of the longest fur in the cat kingdom.
Maine coon kittens display other “trademark” characteristics. They have large murder mittens (paws), bushy ears, and tails with tufted fur. They have very expressive eyes with eye colors of green or gold and sometimes blue. You might also see a Maine coon with heterochromia (two different-colored eyes).
A Maine coon might have been the model for the Beast’s face in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast!
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