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Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman" Compare Maine Coon and Bengal. Which is better: Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Bengal Birman
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States France flagFrance
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank41219
Reviews110
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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 Bengal Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman cat?
$1200 to $2000 $1800 to $3000 $700 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)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Green 		Blue
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. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Bengal and Birman coats?
Longhair Sleek, Glossy Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Long
Musculature Solid Robust Solid
Head Shape Square Triangular Round
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Oval Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Concave
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
Medium
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Calm
More Sleep

Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity High Moderate Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate High Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
12-15 years 12-16 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
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.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Birmans 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) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, but may be dominant Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Alert and playful Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Quick tail flicks when excited Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High High Low
Territoriality Moderate High Low
Independence High High Low
Response To Commands High High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High Moderate High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Moderate High Low
Curiosity High High Moderate
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Low Medium High
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman 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: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
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 Bengal or Birman?
Adaptable Active Affectionate
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.
Birman 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 vs Birman?
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.
High: Birman 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 or Birman?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
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.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Bengal vs Birman?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
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 Bengal or Birman?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Bengal or Birman?
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 Bengal vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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