British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Maine Coon	York Chocolate
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	4	54
Reviews	0	1	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	York
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2000	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) International Cat Association (TICA)

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 14 - 18 pounds, Female: 12 - 16 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	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.	Semi-foreign York Chocolate have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	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.	Solid chocolate brown or lavender coat with a glossy sheen.
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Maine Coon and York Chocolate coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Square	Oval
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Square	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Moderate
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, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	12-17 years	12-15 years	13-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The York Chocolate cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	No British 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.	No York Chocolate cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Loyal and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Friendly and intelligent	Loyal and gentle
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Gentle swaying tail	Loyal and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
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	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. York Chocolate are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.	Difficult to Train: York Chocolate cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	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, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Affectionate	Adaptable	Playful
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British 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.	York Chocolate cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: York Chocolate cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The York Chocolate cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Very dog-friendly: British 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: York Chocolate owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: York Chocolate is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	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.

British Shorthair vs Maine Coon vs York Chocolate Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your York Chocolate cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Maine Coon or York Chocolate?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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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