Interview with the Owner of a Maine Coon Cat Often Mistaken for a Dog Due to Its Size

Cats have a knack for winning people’s hearts and going viral on the internet without much effort. Nowadays, there are numerous pet videos and images all over the web. However, some animals stand out because of their peculiar and unique characteristics, as well as the creativity and care of their owners. One such animal is Kefir, a cat that 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.” Check out Kefir’s Instagram and TikTok for more info. This is Kefir, a cat that got famous because of its enormous size.

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

Yuliya Minina, a resident of the quaint town of Stary Oskol, purchased the stunning feline when it was just a small kitten almost two years ago. The image credits go to Yuliya Minina.

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

Credit for the image goes to yuliyamnn. Kefir, at present, is 1 year and 9 months old. The picture is embedded with a “p” tag using the unique ID “yuliyamnn_20211228_0-61cb9f4880123__700”.

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

The owner of the cat revealed that they acquired Kefir from a cattery, and they were enamored with the cat’s beautiful, white fur. This is where Kefir got its name, which means dairy drink. Kefir immediately refused to eat dry cat food and started being fed only meat and natural food. Kefir, a Maine Coon cat, currently weighs 26.5 pounds and is expected to grow even bigger, which is a characteristic of this breed.

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

The owner, Yuliya, describes Kefir as a mild-mannered feline who enjoys consuming natural food. Photo credit goes to YuliyaMnn.

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

Yuliya shared that the only downside of maintaining Kefir, her cat, is the large amount of fur that she leaves around the house. However, Kefir 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 of jumping 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.”

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

Credit for the image goes to yuliyamnn. Let me introduce you to Kefir, the enormous Russian cat shown in the picture.

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

The adorable image credits go to yuliymnn and showcase a tiny kitten in the body of a huge creature.

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

Photo credits: yuliyamnn However, this cat is exceptionally intelligent. It strangely has the ability to sense the overall mood in the house. Kefir doesn’t meow, yell, or harm the furniture. It is truly a perfect cat. For those who may have doubts whether these are real photos of the cat, Yuliya assures that she did not use Photoshop.

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