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Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian" Compare Norwegian Forest and Maine Coon. Which is better: Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Norwegian Forest Maine Coon Persian
OriginsNorway flagNorway United States flagUnited States Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank1445
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian cat?
$900 to $1500 $1200 to $2000 $1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High High
Breed Recognition Norwegian Forest Cat Club
Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		No data available

Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian 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, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong 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
Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 No data available
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Gold
Green 		Copper
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat
What is the difference between Norwegian Forest, Maine Coon and Persian coats?
Long Hair Longhair Glossy
Leg Lenght Large Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Square Flat-faced
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Square Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Silky
Long 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, independent and active Long, playful and intelligent Short to moderate, calm and gentle
Guarding Instinct High High Low
Protection Instincts High High Low
Climbing Ability High High Low
Jumping Ability Good Good Moderate
Swimming Ability Good Good Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Good Poor

Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity High High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High High Low
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
12-16 years 12-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian cat?
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
No
Norwegian Forest 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
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian?
High
Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hip Dysplasia
Glycogen Storage Disease IV 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Cold Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, adaptable and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Independent and alert Friendly and intelligent Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Independent and alert tail movements Gentle swaying tail Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Low
Protectiveness High High Low
Territoriality High Moderate Low
Independence High High Low
Response To Commands High High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High Moderate Low
Curiosity High High Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior High High Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Difficult
Agility High High Low
Travel Compatibility Low Low 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
Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Trainability
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.
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
Sweet Adaptable Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Norwegian Forest 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.
Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian?
High: Norwegian Forest 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.
High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian?
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
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, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
Moderate 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.

Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Norwegian Forest 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.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon or Persian?
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.
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.

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