If you want to separate the men from the boys, or the Maine Coons from your average house cat, there are certain characteristics you’ll need to look out for.
For starters, Maine Coons tend to be much larger than your average house cat. They also have longer tails and legs, giving them a more regal appearance overall.
The hair on a Maine Coon’s tail is especially thick and fluffy, and it’s not uncommon for the hairs on the tips of their tails to be much longer than the rest of the fur.