Unlike dogs, all cats are more or less the same size, but then again, there are Irish wolfhounds who could probably swallow most of the cats whole. Either way, domestic cats have big breeds, too, not counting tigers and lions, of course.
If you’re a fan of giant cats, you’ll love this list of the largest cat breeds. Which one strikes your fancy the most?
1. Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is by far one of the largest cat breeds in the world, if not the largest. These fluffy boys and girls weigh between 8 to 25 lbs. Compared to other breeds, they’re very smart and have a peaceful disposition.
2. Savannah cat
The great-grandfather of the savannah is an actual serval, a wild African cat. You can easily see the family resemblance. These lean and mean hunters can weigh over 20 lbs. Needless to say, your house mice wouldn’t stand a chance.
3. Chausie
The lovely mix of the Abyssinian cat and the reed cat inherited the appearance from its wild ancestor and the affectionate disposition from the domesticated one. Chausies are quite exotic, but they do fall under the definition of a large cat with their hefty 7-15-lbs bods.
4. Ragdoll
Okay, enough of the hybrids. Let’s look at something cute and fluffy — the Ragdoll. It’s a super chill breed, as the name suggests, and it can grow to weigh 8-20 lbs, but it will still be playful and full of grace. This cat is ideal for a family with children, just make sure the kids don’t harm it.
5. Ragamuffin
A ragamuffin is a mix of a ragdoll and a bunch of other cats, which means that it’s basically the same good old Ragdoll but with a larger range of colors. The mixing of breeds hasn’t affected the size of this kitty all that much, so it also weighs up to 20 lbs.
6. Norwegian Forest cat
In the cold Scandinavian lands lives a huge yet adorable beast covered with thick fur — the Norwegian forest cat. It may seem that this kitty consists mostly of fur, but in reality, they are strong and beautiful animals reaching up to 16 lbs.
