Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Pixie-Bob	Norwegian Forest
Origins	United States	United States	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	4	34	14
Reviews	1	0	0
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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	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$1200 to $2000	$1000 to $2500	$900 to $1500
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)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 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 Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted 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 coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, Pixie-Bob and Norwegian Forest coats?	Longhair	Longhair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Large
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Square	Flat-faced	Triangular
Toe Count	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Square	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Bobtail	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
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	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	12-15 years	13-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	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 Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests 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) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and loyal sounds	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, loyal and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Friendly and intelligent	Wild-looking and loyal	Independent and alert
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying tail	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
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	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	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. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest 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.	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.	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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 Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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 Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	Adaptable	Affectionate	Sweet
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.	Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?	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: Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	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: Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	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 Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	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 Norwegian Forest?	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

Maine Coon vs Pixie-Bob vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	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 Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Pixie-Bob or Norwegian Forest?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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