Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Manx	Maine Coon	British Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	60	4	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Manks, Stubbin, Rumpy	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair cat?	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Manx, Maine Coon and British Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Longhair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Square	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Wide-set	Square	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Bobtail	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and gentle	Long, playful and intelligent	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Moderate

Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming	Active High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair cat?	The Manx cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	No Manx cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Spinal Dysraphism Arthritis Manx Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Loyal and playful	Friendly and intelligent	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Playful and agile tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	High
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
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. Manx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Manx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.	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, Manx or Maine Coon 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, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	Easy Going	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Manx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maine Coon 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: Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair?	High: Manx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Maine Coon 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, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	The Manx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Manx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon 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, Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Manx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon 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, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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, Manx or Maine Coon or British Shorthair?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Manx vs Maine Coon vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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