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Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon" Compare Dwelf and Siberian. Which is better: Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Dwelf Siberian Maine Coon
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank25224
Reviews011
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Dwelf Cat Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon cat?
$2,000 to $3,000 $1200 to $2500 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
Male: 4 - 9 pounds, Female: 3 - 8 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Dwelf are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Green
Blue 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Predominantly hairless All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. 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 Dwelf, Siberian and Maine Coon coats?
No hair Semi-long Longhair
Leg Lenght No data available Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Slender Robust Solid
Head Shape Flat-faced Round Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation Large, almond-shaped, wide-set Oval Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Short and may be Slightly Upturned Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Sturdy Sturdy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Short and Stubby Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs High grooming
Sensitive skin 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires careful genetic management, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
High 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 High Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
12-15 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon cat?
The Dwelf cat has an average energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
No
Dwelf cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siberian 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.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Dental Problems
Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)
Skeletal Issues 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 		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 Medium Easy

Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and curious sounds Quiet and affectionate meows Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, playful and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Playful and curious Loyal and affectionate Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Playful and curious tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Low High Moderate
Independence Low High High
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low 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 Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium 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
Energetic Explorer. Dwelf are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Dwelf cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Average Trainability: Siberian 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, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
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, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
Lively, Affectionate, Clownish Curious Adaptable
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Dwelf cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siberian 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: Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon?
High: Dwelf cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Siberian 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, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
The Dwelf cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: Dwelf owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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, Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon?
Outstanding: Dwelf is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
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.

Dwelf vs Siberian vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareModerate Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siberian 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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Dwelf or Siberian or Maine Coon?
None
This cat breed does not shed at all.
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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