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Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian" Compare Maine Coon and Balinese. Which is better: Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Balinese Siberian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank46322
Reviews101
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Long-haired Siamese Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian cat?
$1200 to $2000 $800 to $1500 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 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.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
 Substantial
Siberian 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 		Blue 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. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Balinese and Siberian coats?
Longhair Long Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Slender Robust
Head Shape Square Triangular Round
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Slanted Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Heavy Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Calm
More Sleep

Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, playful and intelligent Long, very focused and vocal Long, loyal and affectionate
Guarding Instinct High Low High
Protection Instincts High Low 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 Balinese vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or more small meals a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate High
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
12-15 years 10-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
No
Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Loud and talkative Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, enjoys the company of other pets Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Intelligent and energetic Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Energetic tail flicks Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High Low High
Territoriality Moderate Moderate High
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
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.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian 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.
Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Adaptable Affectionate Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Balinese 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian?
High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Balinese 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.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Balinese 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Balinese or Siberian?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Maine Coon vs Balinese vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

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

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