American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Maine Coon	Siberian
Origins	United States	United States	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	9	4	22
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian cat?	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2000	$1200 to $2500
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 Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
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.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Green	Gold Green
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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Maine Coon and Siberian coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Square	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Square	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
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	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	15-17 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	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 Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?	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	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Friendly and intelligent	Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Gentle swaying tail	Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
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. Siberian 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.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	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 Siberian?	Active	Adaptable	Curious
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.	Siberian 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 Siberian?	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: Siberian 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 Siberian?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	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: Siberian 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 Siberian?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	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.

American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	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 Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Maine Coon or Siberian?	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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American Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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