Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Chantilly-Tiffany	Turkish Angora	Maine Coon
Origins	United States	Turkey	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	41	69	4
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chantilly, Foreign Longhair	Ankara	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon cat?	$400 to $600	$1000 to $2000	$1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	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

Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 8 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Chantilly-Tiffany have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Fawn Chocolate Lilac Cinnamon Mink	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat What is the difference between Chantilly-Tiffany, Turkish Angora and Maine Coon coats?	Long Hair Silky	Long Hair	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low fat	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	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	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	14-16 years	15-18 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon cat?	The Chantilly-Tiffany cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	No Chantilly-Tiffany cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Angora 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Easy

Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle sounds	Graceful and active meows	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys companionship	Good, social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Sweet and affectionate	Graceful and active	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Gentle and affectionate tail movements	Graceful and active tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Chantilly-Tiffany are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Chantilly-Tiffany cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Chantilly-Tiffany cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Angora 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon?	High: Chantilly-Tiffany cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Angora 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	The Chantilly-Tiffany cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Very dog-friendly: Chantilly-Tiffany owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon?	Outstanding: Chantilly-Tiffany is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on 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, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Chantilly-Tiffany vs Turkish Angora vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Chantilly-Tiffany or Turkish Angora or Maine Coon?	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.	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.

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