Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Pixie-Bob	American Bobtail
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
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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	Pixie-Bob Cat	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail cat?	$1200 to $2000	$1000 to $2500	$600 to $1200
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail 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 Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Pixie-Bob are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	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.	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, Pixie-Bob and American Bobtail coats?	Longhair	Longhair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Robust
Head Shape	Square	Flat-faced	Square
Toe Count	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Square	Almond-shaped	Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Short
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	High	Medium	High
Flexibility	Medium	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Bobtail	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, playful and intelligent	Long, loyal and active	Long, enjoys interactive play
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Good

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Moderate grooming Playful Interactive
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Moderate
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	12-15 years	13-16 years	11-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and loyal sounds	Trills and chirps
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, loyal and friendly	Excellent, gets along well with other pets
Facial Expression	Friendly and intelligent	Wild-looking and loyal	Intelligent and playful
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying tail	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements	Short tail, expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Energetic
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Playful
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American 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: Pixie-Bob cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	No data available
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American 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 Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	Adaptable	Affectionate	Intelligent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American 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 Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail?	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Pixie-Bob cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American 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 Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail?	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 Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail Grooming Comparison

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

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