Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Balinese	Maine Coon	Russian Blue
Origins	United States	United States	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	63	4	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Long-haired Siamese	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue cat?	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	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 Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Balinese, Maine Coon and Russian Blue coats?	Long Hair	Longhair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Square	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Square	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Average

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, very focused and vocal	Long, playful and intelligent	Moderate, shy and observant
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Poor

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Active High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	10-15 years	12-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue cat?	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue?	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	Intelligent and energetic	Friendly and intelligent	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail flicks	Gentle swaying tail	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Balinese 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: Russian Blue 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, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Affectionate	Adaptable	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Balinese 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.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue?	High: Balinese 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.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Balinese 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.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue 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 Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese 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 Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Balinese or Maine Coon or Russian Blue?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Balinese vs Maine Coon vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

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