Weighing in at three times the average cat, most would presume Ludo the Maine Coon cat was fully grown.But the super-sized feline, who tips the scales at 24.5lbs (11kg) and is 45 inches long, is only 17 months old and is set to continue growing.Ludo belongs to Kelsey and Matthew Gill from Ryhill, West Yorkshire, who bought him from a breeder around a year ago. Super-sized feline Ludo, who tips the scales at 24.5lbs (11kg) and is 45 inches long, is only 17 months old and is set to continue growingMrs Gill, 28, who runs a chip shop with her husband, said: ‘When we bought Ludo, he was no bigger than any of the other kittens in his litter as Maine Coon’s are quite chunky as kittens.‘But as the months went on, we noticed he quickly overtook our other cats, who are a few years older than him, and he’s now double the size of them.‘He’s a lovely cat- he’s very friendly and affectionate but some people who visit are scared of him as they’re used to seeing dogs that size, not cats.‘

When I pick him up, it’s like picking up a baby – he’s huge’ The Maine Coon belongs to Kelsey and Matthew Gill from Ryhill, West Yorkshire, who bought him from a breeder around a year agoShe said: ‘I’m not sure if he’s the biggest in Britain yet, but he’s definitely close.‘We realised he could be one of the biggest when my husband looked it up on the internet and found Ludo was slightly above all the other cats,‘There’s a debate about when they stop growing, but he’s only 17 months so I think he’s still got a lot of growing to do. I can’t imagine how big he will get.‘It’s strange as our other cats are much smaller but they eat so much more than he does.‘The breeder we got him from told us his relative was the longest cat.’‘We’ve had Maine Coon’s for a while, but never one this big. The other two Maine Coon’s that we have at the moment are much smaller than Ludo and they’re about four years old. He overtook them in weight and size when he was five months old and he was 18 pounds at nine months.‘

Even though he’s huge, he’s so friendly and lovable. He’ll often come over and lay on the bed or flop out on the floor to be stroked. ‘He doesn’t cost us anymore than the other two as he doesn’t eat that much - the smallest one eats the most. Hog Dogs For Sale AlabamaHe just has a standard amount of the Maine Coon royal canin cat food.American Bulldog Puppies For Sale Nashville Mrs Gill, 28, who runs a chip shop with her husband, said: ‘When we bought Ludo, he was no bigger than any of the other kittens in his litter as Maine Coon’s are quite chunky as kittens'‘Although he’s big, we’re still able to pick him up and take him places if we want, but he is very heavy.’Maine Coons’ – which are known as ‘the gentle giants’ of the cat world - produce some of the biggest domestic felines.Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Error Codes

Native to the American state of Maine, the cats are distinctive for their long, heavily-furred tails, and can grow to over 40 inches from nose to tailNative to the American state of Maine, they are distinctive for their long, heavily-furred tails, and can grow to over 40 inches from nose to tail.Maine coons’ growth levels at nine to 14 months, and then they keep fleshing out till the age of four.Male Maine Coon cats tend to grow up to 18lbs (8kg), while females tend to grow up to 11lbs (5kg).The world’s longest domestic cat, Stewie, a Maine Coon, measured 48.5 inches before he died in 2013 from cancer.This Maine coon wants to make sure your bath temperature is just right. This Maine coon on the window sill is keeping an eye out for burglars. This guy is ready to listen to your relationship problems all night long. This progressive Maine coon is wearing a rooster hat to promote interspecies acceptance. Here is a Maine coon trying to keep fur off the couch. This guy is getting ready to give you the best foot massage ever.

This Maine coon is helping you study because she doesn’t want to see you become a super super senior. This big guy wants you to know he’s always looking out for you. These two made sure to turn the TV off when you left, so your electricity bill wouldn’t be so high this month. This little guy is thinking about how nice you are for always cleaning his litter box. And feeling guilty about never helping. This kitten is reminding you that you’re out of eggs. This Maine coon is helping you root for your favorite team even though he doesn’t love them as much as you do. This cat wants you to know she doesn’t need pricey toys to be happy. This Maine coon is trying to unclog your toilet. And wondering why all he got in return was this stupid feather toy. This handsome fellow wants you to take a break and let him bring home the bacon. This kitten wants you to know you’re very talented for being able to stand on two legs without holding onto a bowl.

This cat on a yoga mat wants to help you with your Chair Pose. This cat is throwing her paws up in celebration of how great you are. This adorable Maine coon family just made you forget about all your credit card debt. This cat is making the world a better place just by being so beautiful. This cat forgives you for not buying him a fancy cat bed. This Maine coon is about to help this Pekingese build a snowman. These two beauties are keeping your bed warm. (One of you isn’t a Maine coon, but that’s OK, because you’re still cute and thoughtful.) This Maine coon just turned down the music because she knows you’re trying to sleep. These two just rented your favorite movie and are waiting for you to join them on the couch. This one-eyed cat says it’s OK with him if you dress him as a pirate for Halloween this year…again.This promoted post is an advertisement generated with our self-serve advertisement tool., and for as little as $5.00 you can advertise in this area.