Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Chartreux	Maine Coon	Savannah
Origins	France	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	68	4	46
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	American Savannah
Price Which one is cheaper, Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah cat?	$1500 to $2000	$1200 to $2000	$6,000to $20,000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	High	High
Breed Recognition	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	No data available

Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah 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, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 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 Savannah 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	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Chartreux, Maine Coon and Savannah coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
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	Hooded	Square	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Average

Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Special Abilities Comparison

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

Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Independent	Active High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Very high 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	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	12-15 years	12-15 years	17-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah cat?	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	No Chartreux 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 Savannah cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Struvite Crystals	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Hard

Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Moderate and loud meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, active and playful
Facial Expression	Quiet and observant	Friendly and intelligent	Energetic and adventurous
Tail Behavior	Slow swaying when calm	Gentle swaying tail	Energetic and adventurous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Difficult
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	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. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Savannah are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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: Savannah 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, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	Affectionate	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Chartreux 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.	Savannah cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah?	High: Chartreux 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: Savannah cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	Very dog-friendly: Chartreux 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: Savannah owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah?	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	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, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	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.

Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Savannah cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Chartreux or Maine Coon or Savannah?	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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Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Cat Breed Comparison

Chartreux vs Maine Coon vs Savannah Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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