Maine Coon vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	British Longhair
Origins	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural
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Maine Coon vs British Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or British Longhair 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	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Maine Coon or British Longhair cat?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon and British Longhair coats?	Longhair	Dense, Straight
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.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Maine Coon vs British Longhair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	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 British Longhair 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.	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	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 British Longhair?	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs British Longhair?	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: British Longhair 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 British Longhair?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs British Longhair?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	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 British Longhair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)

Maine Coon vs British Longhair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Maine Coon cats live longer than British Longhair?	12-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs British Longhair cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or British Longhair?	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs British Longhair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Maine Coon vs British Longhair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs British Longhair cat?	$1200 to $2000	$800 to $1200

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