Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Maine Coon	Abyssinian
Origins	Thailand	United States	Ethiopia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	4	10
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Abys
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	High	High
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)

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

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian 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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Maine Coon and Abyssinian coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Shorthair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Short
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Square	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Square	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	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	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	15-16 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	Yes Burmese 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.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet meows and chirps
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very social and friendly	Generally good, enjoys companionship
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Friendly and intelligent	Alert and curious
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Flicks tail when excited
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Interactive
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	High
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Burmese 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: Abyssinian 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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	Curious	Adaptable	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese 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.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian?	High: Burmese 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: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Abyssinian?	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.

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

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

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