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
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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 United States Maine, United States