 The height of adults can vary between and they can reach a length of up to , including the tail, which can reach a length of  and is long, tapering, and heavily furred, almost resembling a raccoon's tail.The body is solid and muscular, which is necessary for supporting their weight, and the chest is broad.Maine Coons possess a rectangular body shape and are slow to physically mature; their full size is normally not reached until they are three to five years old, while other cats take about one year.