The Biggest Cat on Our Galaxy The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cats. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. The Maine Coon is well known for its loving nature, kindly disposition, and great intelligence. Maine Coons are especially good with children and other pets, and have always been a popular and sought after companion. Maine Coons are often referred to as the "dogs of the cat world" because they seek out the company of people and are a gentle, loyal, friendly, playful, affectionate breed. Available in a variety of about 75 different color combinations (with the exception of pointed pattern and colors) and two acceptable tabby patterns (classic and mackerel), there is a Maine Coon Cat just right for anyone. There is only speculation and folk tales about the ancestral origins of the Maine Coon . One such folk tale involves Captain Charles Coon, an English seafarer who kept long-haired cats aboard his ships. When...