Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Somali	Maine Coon
Origins	Ethiopia	Somalia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	62	4
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon cat?	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1500	$1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Somali have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Somali and Maine Coon coats?	Shorthair	Long Hair	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and curious	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Moderate	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Good

Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	14-15 years	12-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, playful and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Active and playful	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Active and playful tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Challenging to Train: Somali cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Moderately Trainable: Maine Coon cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Active	Mischievous	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Abyssinian vs Somali vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Somali or Maine Coon?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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