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Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal" Compare Maine Coon and Abyssinian. Which is better: Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Abyssinian Bengal
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Ethiopia flagEthiopia United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank41012
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Abys Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal cat?
$1200 to $2000 $900 to $1500 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership High High High
Breed Recognition 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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type 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.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern 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 		Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Abyssinian and Bengal coats?
Longhair Shorthair Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Short Medium
Musculature Solid Lean Robust
Head Shape Square Triangular Triangular
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires mental stimulation 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity High Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate 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 High
Exercise Needs Medium High Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
12-15 years 14-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
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.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Periodontal Disease 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Temperate Hot Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium High Low
Heat Tolerance Medium High Low
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Quiet meows and chirps Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Generally good, enjoys companionship Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Alert and curious Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Flicks tail when excited Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs Moderate High High
Protectiveness High Moderate High
Territoriality Moderate High 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 Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Interactive 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low High Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal 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, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
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, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
Adaptable Active Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
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.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?
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.
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
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.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
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.

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
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.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Bengal?
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.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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