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Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx" Compare Maine Coon and Siamese. Which is better: Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Siamese Sphynx
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand Canada flagCanada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Mutation
Popularity Rank4156
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Siam, Thai Cat Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx cat?
$1200 to $2000 $600 to $1200 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate High
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 Siamese vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx 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.
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 Siamese or Sphynx?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		No data available Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		No data available Green
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. No data available Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Siamese and Sphynx coats?
Longhair Short Hair Hairless
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Square Triangular Triangular
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Slanted Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Long and Narrow
Neck Length Long Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Fine
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Moderate Sleep

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		High grooming
Sensitive skin
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity High Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
12-15 years 12-15 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
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.
Yes
Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx?
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)
Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)
Hereditary Myopathy
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Very loud and talkative Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Vocal and social Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Vocal and social tail movements Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High Low
Attention Needs Moderate High High
Protectiveness High Moderate Low
Territoriality Moderate High Low
Independence High Moderate Moderate
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful 		Curious
Interactive
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Sphynx 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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Difficult to Train: Sphynx 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 Siamese or Sphynx?
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 Sphynx?
Adaptable Active Loyal
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.
Sphynx 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 Sphynx?
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.
High: Sphynx 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 Siamese or Sphynx?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
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: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Siamese vs Sphynx?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
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 Siamese vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
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 Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Siamese or Sphynx?
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.

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