My first furbaby is part MC and weighs in at a trim 16 lbs now that he's a senior cat. He was a pound kitty, and was a full adult male when I got him, weighing 19 lbs. I know there are differing opinions on whether early neutering makes a difference in adult size, but I'm sure this big boy had full advantage of his hormones to grow a wide chest and heavy strong legs. He's fixed now, and very healthy and happy to stay at home.

His heart is as big as the rest of him, and I can't imagine a better companion. When he walks across the room to greet me, I often wonder if the earth shakes Maine Coon cats are truly gentle giants!