Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Siberian	Birman
Origins	United States	Russia	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	4	22	19
Reviews	1	1	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	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman cat?	$1200 to $2000	$1200 to $2500	$700 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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman 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 Siberian or Birman?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold 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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, Siberian and Birman coats?	Longhair	Semi-long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Long
Musculature	Solid	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Square	Round	Round
Toe Count	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Square	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman?	12-15 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman?	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and affectionate meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Friendly and intelligent	Loyal and affectionate	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying tail	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	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. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman 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.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: Birman 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 Siberian or Birman?	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 Siberian or Birman?	Adaptable	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman?	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman 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 Siberian or Birman?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Siberian or Birman?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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

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Maine Coon vs Siberian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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