This Maine Coon Cat Is So Big Many People Think That It’s A Dog At First

It doesn’t take much effort for cats to win people’s hearts and go viral on the internet. Today, there are many pet videos or images all over the web. However, some animals end up standing out because of their peculiar and unique characteristics, as well as the creativity and care of their owners.

This is the case with a cat named Kefir who lives with its owner Yuliya Minina in Stary Oskol, Russia. It didn’t take too long for the cat to stick out because of its enormous size. The owner told Bored Panda that Kefir is 1 year and 9 months old now and weighs around 26.5 pounds. Even though the cat is huge already, Yuliya expects it to grow a bit more. “It’s normal for Maine Coons to keep growing up until they are 3 years old.”

“It’s funny how others react when they see the cat because it is huge. Many people think that it’s a dog at first.”

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This is Kefir, a cat that got famous because of its enormous size

A woman holding a large Maine Coon cat, often mistaken for a dog due to its size, in front of a wooden wall.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

Yulia Minina, who lives in the small town of Stary Oskol, bought the gorgeous cat almost two years ago as a tiny kitten

White Maine Coon kitten resting on a woman's shoulder, paw extended and eyes closed.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

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Kefir is 1 year and 9 months old now

A person with long hair holding a large, white Maine Coon cat against a textured wall.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

The owner shared that they got Kefir from a cattery. They loved that the cat’s fur was so beautiful and white. That’s where the name, which means dairy drink, came from. Kefir immediately refused to eat dry cat food and started being fed only meat and natural feed.

The Maine Coon cat weighs 26.5 pounds and is expected to grow even bigger, which is one of the characteristics of this breed

Large Maine Coon cat standing on bathroom shelf, next to a person relaxing in a bathtub.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

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According to the owner, Yuliya, Kefir is a gentle cat and likes eating natural feed

Large Maine Coon cat with trimmed fur walking on wooden floor, resembling a small dog.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

Yuliya revealed that the only drawback to Kefir’s maintenance is the large amount of wool that the cat leaves around the house. However, it is treated like a true family member and always sits together with Yuliya and her family by the table when they’re dining.

Yuliya added that Kefir has developed a habit to jump on her at night when she sleeps. “He didn’t do that when he was smaller and it wouldn’t be that inconvenient, but now the cat became very big and heavy. It’s not that easy to sleep like that.”

“It’s funny how others react when they see the cat because it is huge. Many people think that it’s a dog at first”

Maine Coon cat standing on a pink scooter, showing its large size.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

Large white Maine Coon cat with striking eyes and tufted ears, resembling a dog due to its size.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

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“This is a gentle small kitten in the body of a massive beast”

Maine Coon cat in a striped shirt sitting on snow, with a large size resembling a dog.

Image credits: yuliyamnn

“But in general, this is a super-smart cat. It weirdly can feel the general mood in the house. Kefir doesn’t meow, doesn’t yell, and doesn’t harm the furniture. A truly perfect cat.”

For those who might have doubts wether these are real photos of the cat, Yuliya assures that she didn’t use Photoshop.

Here’s what people on Instagram had to say

Text comment saying "So sweet" by user zeeshankhan6288.

Comment praising a large, beautiful Maine Coon cat with a suggestion to post about him daily.

Maine Coon cat resting indoors, displaying its large size and fluffy coat.

A large Maine Coon cat relaxing indoors, showcasing its impressive size and fluffy coat.

Massive Maine Coon cat lying comfortably, showcasing impressive size in a cozy home setting.

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