Maine Coon vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Bengal
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	4	12
Reviews	1	1
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Maine Coon vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Bengal cat?	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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Bengal cat?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon and Bengal coats?	Longhair	Sleek, Glossy
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.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Maine Coon vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon 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 Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon 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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Maine Coon vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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: 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 Bengal?	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 Bengal?	Adaptable	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon 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 Bengal?	High: Maine Coon 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 Bengal?	The Maine Coon 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 Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	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 Bengal?	Outstanding: Maine Coon 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 Bengal?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Bengal?	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 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.

Maine Coon vs Bengal Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Bengal Cat

Maine Coon vs Bengal Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Maine Coon cats live longer than Bengal?	12-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Bengal cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Bengal?	No Maine Coon 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 Bengal?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	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) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Maine Coon vs Bengal Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Bengal cat?	$1200 to $2000	$1800 to $3000

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