Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Khao Manee	Japanese Bobtail
Origins	United States	Thailand	Japan
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	4	66	59
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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	Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand	Japanese Truncated Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail cat?	$1200 to $2000	$5000 to $10000	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Low
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail 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.	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 Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Khao Manee have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue Odd	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.	Solid white coat Some may have faint spots or shading.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, Khao Manee and Japanese Bobtail coats?	Longhair	Short Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Solid
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	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Low maintenance
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	12-15 years	10-12 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Khao Manee cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail?	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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard

Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and affectionate sounds	Melodious and varied sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Friendly and intelligent	Playful and affectionate	Energetic and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying tail	Playful and affectionate tail movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	High
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. Khao Manee are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail 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.	Difficult to Train: Khao Manee cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail 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 Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Adaptable	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Khao Manee cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail?	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: Khao Manee cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Japanese Bobtail 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 Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Khao Manee cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Khao Manee cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Maine Coon vs Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	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 Khao Manee coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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