Maine Coon Cat's Paw Is So Big, It's Giving Total Baby Tiger Energy
Cats are typically thought of as a small pet, but if you've ever met a Maine Coon, you already know that's not always the case! These cats are best known for their gorgeous, fluffy coats and their large size - and the absolutely massive paws that go with it.
Mayo the Maine Coon's mom showed off what her kitty's paw looks like next to her adult, human hand in a June 8 TikTok video, and this cat is easily reaching baby tiger status.
@mayothemainecoon My daughters hand next to mine. She is a female mainecoon and she's still growing #mainecoon#bigcat#catfacts#coolcat#paws
original sound - Noah
Mayo's orange paw is almost wider than her mom's wrist, and since she mentioned that her cat still isn't done growing, there's no doubt that her paw is going to be even bigger before long.
Who knows? By the time she's fully grown, Mayo may have paws bigger than her mom's hands. Just imagine how much damage she could do while knocking things off the counter with paws that big!
And just in case you were wondering what she looks like after seeing just her paw in this video, don't worry - there's plenty of footage of this majestic creature online, which you can see by following Mayo on TikTok.
Just look at how beautiful she is. Do we think Mayo knows she looks like a supermodel cat?
@mayothemainecoon Get an orange mainecoon they said. It will be fun they said. #mainecoon#orangecat#orangecatbehavior#funnycat#cutecat
original sound - mayothemainecoon
Much like other cats, she's obviously very mischievous, but there's no doubt she keeps things entertaining! Even if she does end up climbing on top of the fridge to enjoy the view more often than not.
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How Big Can Maine Coon Cats Get?
Since Maine Coons are the largest breed of domestic cats, their size can be pretty impressive when they're fully grown! And of course, since they're large cats in general, their paws are going to be big, too.
But how big can Maine Coons get? According to PetMD, male Maine Coons will weigh between 18-25 pounds when fully grown, while females will weigh in at around 10-14 pounds. As for their height, they will grow to be about 10-14 inches tall.
Their large size and thick, water-resistant coats were made to help them withstand the outdoors in super cold temperatures, and so are their feet. Those big paws help keep the cats from slipping on snow and ice, and they have to be big to support their larger weight. Many cats have paws that are as big as four inches across.
Another fun fact: Maine Coon cats are more likely to be polydactyl, which means they have extra toes on each paw. Just another reason to love these unique animals!
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM.