Cats are the most popular pets around the world. In total, there are more than 200 breeds of these wonderful creatures, and the total number of individuals reaches 600 million. Among this variety there are soft and fluffy Persian seals, suckling smooth sphinxes and a miniature toy bob breed. But the right to the title of the largest cat in the world is now contested by two breeds - Maine Coon and Ashera. These are the real giants of the feline world, which are worth talking about separately.

Maine Coon: American giant

Among the registered record holders, the largest domestic cats are representatives of the elite American Maine Coon breed. Not every animal lover can afford such a pussy. Maine Coon kittens are expensive, and the owners of the giant cost a pretty penny.

Unique data of Maine Coons

An adult Maine Coon cat can weigh 12 kilograms or more. But, despite such power, the animal's voice is very gentle and meek, unlike anyone else's. The cat's head is slightly elongated, the ears are large and covered with down from the inside. On the tips of the ears are tassels, like a lynx - this is the "trademark" feature of the breed. The tail of the pussy is long and very fluffy.

Maine Coons have a rather soft and calm character. Grace and nobility are visible in every unhurried movement. The animal is so neat that even during the game it does not demolish or break household items (and this is despite its impressive size). Such a kitten can be safely given to families with children. Maine Coons are excellent companions and love a variety of fun.

Do not be surprised if the cat prefers sleeping on the tiled floor with a warm and soft pillow. Due to the dense hairline, the pet can be hot. Maine Coons are very fond of choosing secluded and cool places for rest.

The record holder of this breed is the world's longest Sueti cat from the state of Nevada. Its length from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail was 123.2 cm. The record is officially registered, and the owner of the champion claims that Sueti is a very kind and affectionate cat.

History of the breed

Adorable Maine Coon cats were bred by breeders about 230 years ago. The work was carried out in the cold American state of Maine, so the thick and long coat is a merit not only of scientists, but also of natural weather conditions. The pussies turned out to be perfectly adapted to the harsh winters and easily endured frost. Farmers preferred to take the fluffiest and strongest kittens born hunters. And it also helped to strengthen and improve the breed.

The outstanding qualities of the Maine Coon's wool during all these years have aroused genuine admiration for cat lovers. There is a theory that the long and strong hair was obtained by crossing the Angora and Norwegian wild cats that live in the northern forests. According to legend, Angora cats were once brought to the North American continent by foreign sailors. They were taken on a voyage for their outstanding hunting qualities.

There are two interesting versions associated with the name of the Maine Coon genus:

1. The word "Coon" is translated as "raccoon". Such a prefix was given to the newly emerging cat breed for the external resemblance to a raccoon: long hair and a large fluffy tail.
2. The second version is the legend about the English captain Kuhn. He brought long-haired cats on his ship, from which later kittens appeared in American pussies. This new offspring turned out to be more adapted to the conditions of the north and quickly spread throughout the country.

The first Maine Coon shows date back to the 60s of the 19th century, but the breed became famous 30 years later at the main cat show in New York. Then the most the best cat was recognized as a representative of the Maine Coon. After this victory, the breed was included in the official register of the American Cat Fanciers Association. Maine Coons were brought to Russia from Denmark about 20 years ago.

Asherah: a huge cat or a pygmy leopard?

This breed was recently bred, and there are still about 100 individuals in the world. But now Ashera, or the leopard cat, is gradually pushing the Maine Coons off the pages of the Guinness Book of Records. According to the latest data, it is Ashera who deserves the title of the largest domestic cat.

Unique data of leopard cats

Outwardly, representatives of the Asher breed really resemble leopards. They have a long and graceful body, elongated legs and neck, and a unique color. The animal's coat is short and does not require special care. An adult representative of the breed can reach 80 cm in height and a mass of 15 kilograms. Such a miracle costs almost 22 thousand US dollars - this is also a kind of record.

External resemblance to a predatory beast did not affect the character in any way pet... Ushers are friendly and agreeable, they love their owners very loyally and tenderly. Behind the aristocratic and even slightly haughty appearance is a vulnerable and sensitive creature. Care and maintenance of a kitten does not cause unnecessary trouble for the owners. Ushers are unpretentious in food, they eat ordinary cat food.

For people with allergies to pet hair, hypoallergenic representatives of the breed have been bred. The secret is in the absence of a specific protein that is formed in the cells of the epidermis and gets onto the coat. While such a kitten is a huge rarity, hypoallergenic individuals began to be bred only three years ago.

History of the breed

Usher cats were bred by American specialists from the Daily Mail company about a century ago. The work was funded by British businessman Simon Brodie, who has long been interested in experiments to create "super animals". To breed a unique animal, breeders used the genes of the Asian leopard cat and the long-legged African serval. With such "parents" the beast was simply doomed to become outstanding in its family. Big rare pussies owe their name to the ancient pagan goddess Ashera.

Hypoallergenic individuals were bred specifically for people forced to limit their communication with cats due to the strong reaction of the body. The plans were a genetic modification of existing individuals, but this had to be abandoned: the consequences of such experiments, scientists have not yet been able to predict.

There are also opponents of this selection. Animal advocates believe that scientists use all available methods to breed unique and rare breeds, some of which are not entirely humane. Of the hundreds of cats participating in the selection of the best representatives, I leave only a few individuals for divorce. The rest will be liquidated, which contradicts the principles of animal rights organizations. Even the largest cat in the world, in their opinion, is not worth such sacrifices.

But for connoisseurs of everything prestigious and expensive, such nuances are not important. A unique animal with a fabulous value is, first of all, an indicator of the owner's status, his success. And if at the same time the pet is safe for health, affectionate and agreeable, then they are ready to pay any means for it.

Liger is the king of the feline family

When talking about the largest and most impressive representatives of the feline family, one cannot ignore such a unique animal as the liger. It is difficult to call it a pet, but it is not a wild animal either. This is an artificially bred hybrid - the child of a tigress and a lion. As a result of the crossing of two predators, a huge animal was born with a large lion's body and tiger stripes on its skin. The officially registered weight record for this beast is 798 kilograms.

Unique features of ligers

Powerful and beautiful ligers reach three meters in length and can weigh over 300 kilograms. These animals exist only in captivity; in the wild, the birth of such a hybrid is impossible. In the aviary, a tigress and a lion live together, but the appearance of a cub is possible only in two cases out of a hundred. A significant drawback of such a genetic experiment is the inability of males to reproduce.

The skin of the liger is light in color. The stripes are not as clear as those of tigers, but are clearly visible and seem slightly blurred. The plush lion's mane is not inherited by the ligers. Even males are deprived of this luxury. You can see a live animal at the Miami Zoo. There, the liger lives in a comfortable aviary, swims and plays with pleasure.

The largest living representative of this breed is a liger named Hercules. He is 4 meters tall and weighs 400 kilograms. Hercules was born in 2002 and raised by Professor Bhagavan Entl. The world famous scientist devoted his whole life to working with endangered species of animals and was happy to raise Hercules.

The appetite of a giant cat is quite consistent with its size. Even on a strict diet, the liger consumes 9 kilograms of meat daily. Nature has not deprived the beast of health and strength. If necessary, Hercules develops a speed of 80 km / h, although with his lifestyle this is not at all necessary.

Cats have been the most popular pets for centuries. It is this fact that explains the fact that experts do not stop breeding new breeds of these animals. There are fluffy and bald, curly and smooth-haired, short-legged and graceful representatives of the feline class, and this article describes the largest cat breeds. In this article, we'll talk about the biggest cats.

Maine Coon is a domestic cat, occupying the first place in the world ranking in terms of size. Name of the breed with of English language translates as "Maine raccoon".

The weight of the animal is up to 15 kg in males and up to 10 kg in females.

The largest breed is distinguished by its excellent appearance, which is provided by following signs: strong skeleton, well-developed musculature, long luxurious coat (can be of different shades), a large fluffy tail and expressive eyes in emerald-gold tones. Maine Coons are sociable and agreeable, they are strongly attached to their home and owners.

The largest cat breed in the world is also the quietest. The fact is that Maine Coons practically do not know how to meow.

Instead of the usual "meow" they rarely emit a quiet melodic sound.

Sometimes, in order to hear the "singing" of these large cats, the owners have to pinch them slightly by the ear. , despite the fact that he is the largest of his relatives, remains mobile and playful until old age.

Chausie

The largest breeds of domestic cats include the recently bred, which, due to their small number, are mainly breeders' pets.

The body weight of adults is 13-14 kg in males and 9-11 kg in females.

The large Chausie breed is easily recognizable for its spectacular appearance. They have a dense silky coat of silver, brownish or black color; a round muzzle with swollen cheeks and pads of the nose; ears with small tassels; strong muscular body. Due to the presence of all these signs, Chausie look like real predators. And not in vain, because their progenitor is the jungle cat - a large wild animal. This also explains the presence of a freedom-loving character in the representatives of the described breed of cats.

Despite the fact that the Chausie is quite large, they surpass many other cat breeds in their energy. At the same time, these pets crave communication with their owners and cannot live without their affection.

Redgall

The Redgall is a relatively new breed of cat with big eyes. But its main distinguishing feature is not an expressive look, but a reduced muscle tone. This fact is confirmed by the name of the breed, which is translated from English as "rag doll". Redgall is obtained by crossing Siamese and Burmese cats.

The weight of an adult animal reaches 7-9 kg in males and 5-6 kg in females.

Large domestic redgoll cats give birth to pure white kittens, whose fur is covered with dark markings until the age of two. Depending on how the spots are distributed on the body of adults, the breed is divided into two varieties: colorpoint (color, like Siamese) and two-color (with white areas on the muzzle and tail). In each of them, such colors as blue, purple and chocolate are acceptable.

Redgalls are characterized by calmness and equanimity. This representative of big cats is ready to make friends with any other pets. A hamster can easily run over it, a parrot can sit on its tail, a large dog can step on its stomach, etc. What cat would not react in this case? And the Redgall will not blink an eye, because for him all living things are a friend. But sloths are very interested in everything new: people, things, toys, treats. Occasionally, a redgol can accumulate a lot of energy, and then the animal will rush around the house like an avid parkourist.

Savannah

Considering large breeds of cats with large ears, one cannot fail to mention the savannah, which belongs to the category of the most expensive pets.

The body weight of these smooth-haired animals reaches 14 kg in males and 6 kg in females.

Quite large cats of this breed are very similar to cheetahs in the following characteristics: mobility, flexibility, gracefulness of movement and the presence of characteristic spots. Cats are somewhat calmer. But unlike the cheetah, savannahs have larger ears and a short, silky coat. The length of the fur slightly increases in the region of the ear cavity of the animal, due to which its auditory organ is reliably protected from various insects. These signs inherited the savannah from one of the progenitors - the serval (the described breed is a hybrid of this wild African cat and an ordinary domestic cat).

Cats with large ears are more similar in basic habits to dogs than to mustachioed-striped relatives. This "not quite feline" representative of the animal world is not only large in size, but also great in its "spiritual" qualities: he is devoted, quickly learns commands, everywhere follows the owner alongside or on a leash, and if necessary, he will give his life for him ... In basic matters, savannahs are not much different from ordinary cats: they do not require any special care or exotic food.

Siberian cat

Considering the most large breeds of cats with Russian roots, one cannot ignore the Siberian Murka, a naturally formed breed. Domestic felinologists only had to sharpen it to perfection and certify it. The Siberian cat is distinguished not only by its large size, but also by a number of other features: a rounded head; lush hard thick fur, making its way even between the pads of the paws; wide fluffy tail of medium length. An eyelet of medium length may have a tassel at the tip.

The largest Siberian cat weighs about 11 kg, but individuals are also found at 8-10 kg, the body weight of females is almost half that - it is 5-6 kg.

The most common colors of "Siberians" are black, gray, white, red and their various combinations.

These big cats are rightly called universal: they are peaceful, good hunters, quickly adapt to new conditions, neat, love children, fearless in the face of dangers. The huge "Siberian" gets along well with other pets, but if small animals live in the house (rodents, birds, fish, reptiles, etc.), then there is a risk that they will be eaten by a fluffy predator.

Although domestic cats are not as mobile as, for example, savannas and chausie, their representatives simply love to explore the surfaces of cabinets and other "hills". In addition, the "Siberians" welcome various toys. But the playfulness of these animals coexists with common sense: they will first think well, and then they will take the only right step. One of the features of the representatives of the Siberian breed is that they like to walk a lot in the fresh air in any weather.

Anyone who wants to have a pet should not be afraid of the definition of "largest", thinking that such breeds of cats can cause a lot of trouble. Here you need to take into account that the stately pet will behave accordingly. Therefore, you can safely proceed to the choice of a mustachioed-tailed friend, discarding all worries and doubts!

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The origin of the domestic cat is still a mystery. However, geneticists nevertheless came to the conclusion that wild forest and steppe cats were the ancestors of domestic purrs. It is from them that the sizes of modern breeds are inherited.

Forest northerners, of course, turn out to be larger than the steppe dwellers, since their ancestors also differed in size and exterior due to modification adaptation to climatic conditions. Even modern steppe cats weigh no more than 6.5 kg, and their forest cousins \u200b\u200bcan reach 8-9 kg. That is why the natives of the northern regions will be the largest aborigines.

In breeding work, the least attention is paid to size, with the exception of some breeds, for example, Maine Coons, Norwegian and Siberian cats. Therefore, the largest cat breeds are native or hybrids with wild cats. However, large, up to 5-7 kg, individuals are also found among the Turkish Vans.

Savannah

What is the biggest cat breed? The answer to this question is unequivocal: at present, the largest is the interspecific hybrid of the domestic cat and the serval - the savannah. The largest males grow up to 20 kg and can be more than half a meter at the withers. And the main standard of the phenotype came from its wild ancestor, and not from the forest or steppe cat.

Maine Coon

Among the aboriginal, the largest Maine Coon cats, the size of an adult male can reach 15-18 kg or more in length. The huge growth and weight of the Maine Coon is not the merit of the breeders, the breed appeared in North America, where the climatic zone assumed an enhanced hairline and large body sizes.

Norwegians and Siberians

In second place after Maine Coons in size are Norwegian Forest and Siberian cats. Until now, disputes about the differences and origin of these two breeds do not subside. The reason for the controversy is that Siberians and Norwegians are very similar in appearance, there are phenotypic differences between the breeds, but little noticeable.
Adult males of both breeds can weigh up to 12 kg, but Siberians are still slightly smaller than their Norwegian brothers. Imposing appearance Norwegians are provided not only by weight, but also by a multi-layered hairline - which makes them seem not only larger, but also more awkward. But in growth, forest cats are much inferior to Maine Coons: no more than one meter.

British cats

Serious competitors of Norwegian and Siberian cats are. Although initially this breed did not differ in large size, the selection was aimed, among other things, at obtaining large offspring. Currently, among the British there are males up to 10 kg.

Ragdoll

One of the few large breeds obtained as a result of long-term selection work. Ragdolls are genetic descendants of Persian cats, as a rule, semi-long-haired, males can weigh up to 9 kg. But even smaller seals make an impressive impression because of the massive chest.

Features of keeping big cats

Huge cats are very beautiful, but such beauty requires a lot of effort from the owner. A ten-kilogram handsome man needs more space: he needs to run and jump just like little couch cats.

Much attention must be paid proper nutrition... The formation of the musculoskeletal system and muscle tissue in large breeds takes longer. For example, Maine Coons reach their normal height and weight only by the age of three, unlike other breeds. During this period, it is necessary to especially carefully compose the daily diet.

Physical activity during formation is no less important. musculoskeletal system... Large cats need regular walks in the fresh air, but not only for physical development: the body of a large animal requires more oxygen.

Walks are important for another reason: almost all large breeds are aboriginal or hybrids, their instincts are developed as well as those of wild relatives. Therefore, hunting for them is not a game, real game is needed, or its imitation must be of high quality.

Along with dogs, cats are the most popular pets, despite the fact that it is difficult to call a cat a friend of man - she was and remains free and independent. The domestic cat, familiar to everyone, settled with humans about 10,000 years ago. Then he was just one of the species of the forest cat, and now there are more than 250 breeds of this animal.

The most popular breeds are, of course, Sphynxes, British and Persian cats. Everyone at least once in their life has come across such animals, stroked, admired their grace and flexibility. What about "custom" pets? For example, the largest domestic cats, whose weight has left far behind the usual 2-3 kilograms.

Maine Coon is a typical representative of the "giants"

The Maine Coon breed proudly carries the status as one of the largest in the world. These semi-long-haired cats once lived in Northeast America, and then were crossed with domestic cats and settled around the world. Maine Coons, as a rule, have a very strong constitution and an incredibly beautiful and fluffy tail. Their weight is striking: up to 6 kilograms in females, and some males can grow up to 12 kilograms!

Despite their formidable appearance, these animals have a very docile and affectionate character (as much as possible for a cat). They behave calmly and restrained with people, they do not experience stress at various cat shows. They value their own personal space very much, but at the same time they can get bored with a long absence of the owner. By the way, these big cats are different high level intelligence, so that if desired, the pet can be taught some acrobatic tricks.

And the largest Maine Coon in the world is officially recognized as Stewie's cat, who lives in the American city of Reno, Nevada. This record holder is 123 centimeters long! According to his owner, Robin Hendrickson, she decided to send an application to the Guinness Book of Records only after her friends were amazed at the length of the animal. Robin noted that Stewie is not only the longest cat in the world, but also the most gentle.

Pixie bob - little lynx

Another large breed is the pixie bob (bobcat). It appeared as a result of the fact that American scientists decided to breed a cat that would resemble a lynx as much as possible. We can say that the idea was a success: this breed received the brushes on the ears characteristic of a lynx, a short tail, multi-toed paws (up to eight fingers), a variegated color and rather impressive dimensions. The weight of bobcat females can reach 5 kilograms, and males - 10.

It is interesting that the character of these domestic cats is "doggy". They are loyal to the owner, easily accustomed to daily walks on the street and are not even afraid of water. However, they will never spoil things and impose. Even the voice of a pixie bob does not sound like a typical meow: it is rather sounds that vaguely resemble chirping.

By the way, it will be very difficult to get such a kitten into your home, because bobcats are considered a national treasure of the United States. In Russia, there are only a few individuals of this interesting breed.

The most popular cat in the UK

British cat Is not only one of the most popular breeds in the world, but also one of the largest. It is interesting that such sizes were not obtained as a result of crosses - everything was given by nature. "British" are distinguished by very large shapes, round head, large cheeks and soft, almost plush hair. The average weight of such a cat is about 6 kilograms, but sometimes it reaches 10.

British kittens are quite playful, however, reaching adulthood, they lose their activity and spend most of their time sleeping. Their character is not the most agreeable, and the purebred British are so proud at all that they will not allow themselves to be stroked. In addition, they are not very talkative and rarely meow.

The British owners should remember that they are extremely voracious and therefore prone to obesity. This means that you should carefully monitor your pet's diet.

Savannah - record-breaking breed

Savannah is the largest cat breed in the world. It is also the most expensive - from 4,000 to 22,000 dollars per individual. The breed appeared by crossing a serval and a domestic cat. The average weight of the savanna is about 20 kilograms, and the average height at the withers is 40 centimeters. The main features of this breed are very long legs, an elongated, sinewy body and a spotted color. In general, the cat resembles a miniature cheetah.

Savannah has an exploratory character, she is very fond of huge spaces. The ideal residence for her is a large mansion. These cats need daily walks. Savannahs have high intelligence, they can be easily trained. They are friendly, get along well with children and other pets. The most important thing to remember before starting a savannah is that it should never be left alone. These cats are very active and can destroy things with ease.

And one of the representatives of the breed officially entered the Guinness Book of Records. This is Trouble - the tallest cat in the world (48 centimeters). His hometown is the city of Sacramento, California, USA.

According to the owner, Trouble is picky about food: he does not tolerate cat food and prefers raw rabbit meat. Trouble leads a very active lifestyle and loves to play. In addition, he has a very kind and affectionate disposition. It is not known why he was given such a nickname (trouble in translation from English is a problem).

Surprisingly, large individuals are found even among mongrel cats! Pickles the cat is not an ordinary animal. Its weight is 10 kilograms, and its body length is 91 centimeters. The animal received the nickname "Catosaurus Rex" when it got to a shelter in Boston, USA.

Unfortunately, Pickles' fate cannot be called the happiest. For the time being, he was the most common domestic cat, until he grew up to 10 kilograms. Then the owners threw him out into the street: either they did not want to feed the cat, or they could not. For a long time, Pickles wandered through the trash heaps of Boston, struggling to feed himself, until the guys from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention abuse in animals. They took the cat to the shelter.

But Pickles' troubles were not over here either. After living for some time in an orphanage, he ended up in a Canadian family. But even there the cat was put out the door, because it did not get along with other cats. Then his photo was posted on social networks and on the website of the shelter, and there was a line of people who wanted to take him home to Pickles. So he ended up with a young couple - Emily Zarvos and Andrew Milishya provided the cat with a sweet life.

According to its owners, they did not immediately get the hang of taking the cat in their arms. Pickles has an affectionate personality, loves to eat and simply loves clipping. The cat recently turned 3 years old, but sometimes he still behaves like a kitten and destroys the house. Fortunately, the owners forgive him everything. Pickles is officially one of the largest cats in the world.

So, if you decide to have a large cat, then first think about: do you have enough space, food and most importantly - patience? After all, the largest cats in the world are not just pets, they are unique animals that require special attention and care.

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All cat lovers, at least once, dreamed of stroking a tiger. Or a lion. Or a snow leopard. Well, or any other big cat that you just can't stroke - after all, each of them is a huge paradise on its paws! Fortunately, we have domestic cats that are just as beautiful. Only small ones.

However, in nature there are also compromise options. Today we want to show you the largest breeds of domestic cats from all over the world, which are as close as possible to real tigers and lions in size, only they (most likely) will also agree to live with you without biting off other people's limbs for fun.

1. Ragdoll

Average weight:male 5-9 kg, female 4-7 kg

The brightest and largest representative of this breed of cats is Merlin, who looks at everyone around him exactly as they deserve it. But in general, this type of seals is distinguished by a soft character - ragdolls are able to completely relax on the hands of a person, which is what their name says (ragdoll from English - "ragdoll").

2. Norwegian forest cat

Average weight:male 6-9 kg, female 5.5 kg

Despite the name of the breed, these kisulis live quietly in apartments and do not beg their owners to urgently take them to the Norwegian forest. But still it is worth giving them the opportunity to walk more often, as they are very energetic and love open spaces. The Norwegians are patient, willing to serve as exemplary mice, and yet very friendly. Of the amusing features of the breed, it is worth noting that only its representatives descend from the tree head down. So they have it.

3. British shorthair

Average weight:male 4-8 kg, female 3-7 kg

One of the oldest cat breeds on the planet. According to legend, the British are the descendants of the same Cheshire cat. And these handsome men calmly live up to 20 years old and very rarely (in comparison with other cats) meow, attracting the attention of people. And in general, they calmly endure loneliness and know how to entertain themselves in the absence of their two-legged slaves.

4. Houseie (chausie, shawzie)

Average weight:male 4-7 kg, female 3-5 kg

This cat breed with many name variations was bred by crossing a jungle cat and a domestic cat. Houseies love to jump, climb trees and hunt everyone and everything. This type of cat is so rare that the world has yet to study it. It is only known that they are friendly, treat other pets well and love to travel!

5. Turkish van

Average weight:male 6-9 kg, female 4.5-6 kg

These adorable creatures differ from other cats in that they get along well with other pets, even with dogs (and they love children, provided that they do not torment them too much). Vans are very active and inquisitive - all the shelves in your house will be conquered, and all the toys will be played. They especially love to catch objects on the fly, making amazing pirouettes in the air. As you can imagine, these Turkish guys would rather sit on your shoulders than roll on your knees. So play more with them!

6. Siberian cat

Average weight:male 5-7 kg, female 4-5 kg

This breed is considered the national Russian cat. By their nature, surprisingly, they are similar to dogs. Yes Yes! They become attached to only one owner, follow him, get bored, guard against rodents and meet at the door with a loving gaze. Although they may not get along with another dog (already a real one) - competition for the attention of the owner, after all.

They have a general orientation towards people on a cosmic level - if a Siberian sees that his person is busy, then he simply will not go to him. This behavior of the CAT is only admirable. And this breed of these big cats is recognized as hypoallergenic - but they are perfect, after all!

7. Cartesian cat (or chartreuse)

Average weight: males 6-7 kg, females 4-5 kg

These short-haired Frenchies are the most jealous cats in the world - they do not tolerate rival pets in any way. If the family has chartreuse, then the family has ONLY chartreuse! They have the same attitude to their favorite place in the house - try to take it! By nature, chartreuse is endowed with a very weak voice (although they purr heartily - you can hear it in the next room). But in contrast to their vocal abilities, these cats, as you already understood, are endowed with a steely character that you have to reckon with.

8. Savannah

Average weight:7-15 kg (!!)

These spotted beauties (a mixture of a serval and a domestic cat) have not only grandiose sizes for domestic cats, but also cost from 1.5 thousand to 50 thousand dollars. Few people know, but one of the reasons why breeders have decided to breed this breed is the desire to reduce the number of suffering leopards and cheetahs that all sorts of rich people keep at home for some reason. But the savannah will not suffer - in their character (like in Siberian cats) uncompromising loyalty to their people is laid.

9. Kurilian Bobtail

Average weight: male 5-7 kg, female 3-5 kg

They are notable fishermen, although they do not like water. Representatives of this breed are very fond of active games, including the pursuit of a toy with a further return to its owner (does it seem to you that the larger the cat, the more canine features it has?). And take a look at the characteristic bobtail ponytail - it is surprisingly short (3-8 cm).

10. Maine Coon

Average weight: male 7-11 kg, female 4-5 kg

It's time for a half-bow, because in front of you is the Maine Coon breed - classic big guys with tassels on their ears that reach a meter (or even more) in length. In addition to their appearance as strict bosses of large corporations, Maine Coons have another unusual feature for cats: they love water. And not drink, but be in it.