The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine,[3][4] where it is the official state cat.
| Maine Coon | |
|---|---|
 A Maine Coon cat | |
| Other names | Coon Cat Maine Cat Maine Shag American Longhair[1] American Coon Cat American Forest Cat[2] |
| Common nicknames | Gentle giants |
| Origin |  Maine, United States |