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Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest" Compare Maine Coon and Abyssinian. Which is better: Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Abyssinian Norwegian Forest
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Ethiopia flagEthiopia Norway flagNorway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank41014
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Abys Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest cat?
$1200 to $2000 $900 to $1500 $900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership High High Moderate
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) 		Norwegian Forest Cat Club
Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 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
Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
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 		All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Abyssinian and Norwegian Forest coats?
Longhair Shorthair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Large
Whisker Length Long Short Medium
Musculature Solid Lean Muscular
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 Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Straight
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Silky
Long
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires mental stimulation 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
12-15 years 14-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
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.
No
Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Norwegian Forests 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 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hip Dysplasia
Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate Temperate Hot Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Quiet meows and chirps Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Generally good, enjoys companionship Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Alert and curious Independent and alert
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Flicks tail when excited Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High Moderate High
Territoriality Moderate High High
Independence High High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
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 ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low High Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
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.
Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
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 Norwegian Forest?
Adaptable Active Sweet
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.
Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?
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: Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
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: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
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 Norwegian Forest?
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 Norwegian Forest?
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.
 Moderate

Maine Coon vs Abyssinian vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Abyssinian or Norwegian Forest?
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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