Visually, they're a cross between a lion, a lynx, and a long-haired house cat, with the countenance of Ron Perlman (seriously, look it up). But it's not just the Maine Coon's unique appearance ...

The cats in the viral videos are pretty big, but if you do some background research you’ll find out that the biggest ever Maine Coon was called Mymains Stewart Gilligan and he was 48.5 inches long.

"Maine coon cats are beautiful animals," she says. "They have great personalities with dog-like characteristics, coming when called. They are intelligent, lovable lap cats. There is no cat like ...