Largest cat breeds

Large cats can weigh as much as a small dog. The largest breed without wild ancestry is the Maine Coon. Other giants among cats include the Savannah, Ragdoll, Ragamuffin, Norwegian Forest Cat and Siberian.

• Maine Coon: males on average 8–10 kg
• Savannah: F1–F2: 4.5–11 kg, sometimes more; F4–F5: 3.5–8.2 kg
• Ragdoll: males 5.4–9.1 kg
• Ragamuffin: males up to 9 kg
• Norwegian Forest Cat: males 4.5–9 kg
• Siberian: adults 4.5–9 kg
• Neva Masquerade: adults 4.5–9 kg
• Turkish Van: males 5–9 kg
• British Shorthair: males 7–8 kg
• Chausie: males 5–7.5 kg

How the breeds were chosen

The order follows the maximum weight of males, based on the breed profiles (Wikipedia and breeders’ associations). Females are usually much smaller. Large breeds grow slowly, sometimes until they are 3–5 years old.

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