Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Norwegian Forest	Russian Blue	Maine Coon
Origins	Norway	Russia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	14	11	4
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon cat?	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1700	$1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

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

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat What is the difference between Norwegian Forest, Russian Blue and Maine Coon coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Large	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Small and Deep-set	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, independent and active	Moderate, shy and observant	Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Good

Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	High
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	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	12-16 years	10-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon cat?	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon?	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Easy

Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, but can be shy	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Independent and alert	Shy and loyal	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Independent and alert tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	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 Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	Sweet	Active	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon?	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Maine Coon 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 Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs Russian Blue vs Maine Coon?	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	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, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Norwegian Forest or Russian Blue or Maine Coon?	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 Russian Blue vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

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

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