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American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese" Compare American Shorthair and Maine Coon. Which is better: American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name American Shorthair Maine Coon Siamese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank9415
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Domestic Shorthair Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese cat?
$600 to $1200 $1200 to $2000 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Low High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Green
Copper 		Gold
Green 		No data available
Hair Color and Pattern Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. No data available
Coat
What is the difference between American Shorthair, Maine Coon and Siamese coats?
Short Hair Longhair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Lean Solid Muscular
Head Shape Round Square Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Square Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, focused on play and hunting Long, playful and intelligent Long, vocal and attentive
Guarding Instinct High High Moderate
Protection Instincts High High Moderate
Climbing Ability High High High
Jumping Ability Good Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Good Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Good Poor

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Easy to breed, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, raw diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity High High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High High Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
15-17 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese cat?
The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
No
American Shorthair 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.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Moderate meowing Quiet chirps and trills Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, enjoys other pets' company Excellent, very social and friendly Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Calm and adaptable Friendly and intelligent Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Flicks tail when curious Gentle swaying tail Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs Low Moderate High
Protectiveness High High Moderate
Territoriality High Moderate High
Independence High High Moderate
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Moderate
Play Style Curious
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High Moderate
Aggression Level High Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Active Adaptable Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
American Shorthair 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.
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
High: American Shorthair 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.
High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your American Shorthair 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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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.
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.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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