Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	British Longhair	Turkish Angora
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	Turkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	4	36	69
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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	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Ankara
Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora cat?	$1200 to $2000	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	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 British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Gold 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.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, British Longhair and Turkish Angora coats?	Longhair	Dense, Straight	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Robust	Slender
Head Shape	Square	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Square	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Long and Narrow
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	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, playful and intelligent	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Good

Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	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	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	12-15 years	12-15 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	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.	No Turkish Angora 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 vs Turkish Angora?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	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)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard

Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and calm meows	Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Friendly and intelligent	Calm and gentle	Graceful and active
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying tail	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	High
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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 British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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 or Turkish Angora?	Adaptable	Affectionate	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.	Turkish Angora 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 vs Turkish Angora?	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.	High: Turkish Angora 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 or Turkish Angora?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	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.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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 British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	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 Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Maine Coon vs British Longhair vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or British Longhair or Turkish Angora?	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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