Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Siamese	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	Thailand	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	4	15	3
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Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair cat?	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.	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	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, Siamese and British Shorthair coats?	Longhair	Short Hair	Short Hair
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.	No data available	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	No data available	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	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 Siamese or British Shorthair?	Adaptable	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair?	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Siam, Thai Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Siamese or British Shorthair?	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair?	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) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs British Shorthair cat?	$1200 to $2000	$600 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000

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