Maine Coon Kefir, a child-sized Instagram star: what the world's largest domestic cat looks like

Meet Kefir, the biggest cat you've ever seen. Yulia Minina from Stary Oskol proudly claims that her three-year-old milky white Maine Coon is no ordinary kitten. SSPDaily learned more about it.

News Bytes writes, "This is just a colossal cat. When he stands up on his hind legs, he is almost as tall as her four-year-old daughter! All in all, Kefir rightfully holds the title of the largest cat in the world."

Kefir is a social media superstar

Kefir's life is not limited to the house. He is loved by thousands of people on social media.

Minina often posts videos and photos of the huge cat on her Instagram and TikTok accounts. By the way, he currently has about 74 thousand followers on Instagram.

Yulia bought Kefir in 2020 as a tiny kitten and has been raising him exclusively since then.

Kefir knows how to open doors

In one of the videos posted by Minina, Kefir can be seen resting his paws on the door, pushing the handle and opening it. He then stretches in the sun, climbs over trees and lying chairs, and runs around the yard.

The video has received over 42,000 views and over 2,700 likes.

What is known about the Maine Coon breed?

Maine Coons are native to the US state of Maine and are considered the second largest domestic cat breed in the world. These giants are characterized by charming behavior and can grow up to one meter long.

By the way, according to Kefir's owner, her huge cat may not have stopped growing yet as this process lasts up to three to four years.

Kefir is often mistaken for a dog

Kefir is so big that people sometimes mistake him for a dog. However, according to Minina, Kefir is only formidable in appearance, and in fact he is "a gentle, intelligent, calm, and modest child."