Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Himalayan	Birman	Maine Coon
Origins	United States United Kingdom	France	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	33	19	4
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon cat?	$1000 to $2500	$700 to $1500	$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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	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.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	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 Himalayan, Birman and Maine Coon coats?	Long	Long Hair	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Long
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	Medium	Medium
Bone Structure	Robust	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	High
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Good

Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	9-15 years	14-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon cat?	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman 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, Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon?	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and gentle	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Gentle and affectionate	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Soft tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Easy	Easy
Agility	Low	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Low
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. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: Birman 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Himalayan or Birman 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, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	Dependent	Affectionate	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman 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: Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon?	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman 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, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon?	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	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.

Himalayan vs Birman vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Birman or Maine Coon?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman 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, Himalayan or Birman 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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