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Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon" Compare Norwegian Forest and Siamese. Which is better: Norwegian Forest or Siamese or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Norwegian Forest Siamese Maine Coon
OriginsNorway flagNorway Thailand flagThailand United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank14154
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie Siam, Thai Cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon cat?
$900 to $1500 $600 to $1200 $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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

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

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or Siamese 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 Siamese or Maine Coon?
Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Norwegian Forest 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.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set 		No data available Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		No data available Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns. No data available 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, Siamese and Maine Coon coats?
Long Hair Short Hair Longhair
Leg Lenght Large Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Muscular 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 Slanted Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Straight Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		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 Siamese vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or Siamese or Maine Coon?
12-16 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon cat?
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or Siamese or Maine Coon?
No
Norwegian Forest 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.
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 Siamese 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 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Cold Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and infrequent meows Very loud and talkative Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, adaptable and friendly Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Independent and alert Vocal and social Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Independent and alert tail movements Vocal and social tail movements Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High Moderate High
Territoriality High High Moderate
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies High High Moderate
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Low
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
Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siamese 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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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 Siamese 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 Siamese 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.
Siamese 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon?
High: Norwegian Forest 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: 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 Siamese or Maine Coon?
The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese 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 Siamese or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs Siamese vs Maine Coon?
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or Siamese or Maine Coon?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Norwegian Forest or Siamese or Maine Coon?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
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, Norwegian Forest or Siamese or Maine Coon?
Moderate Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Norwegian Forest vs Siamese 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 CareModerate High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Norwegian Forest or Siamese 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 Siamese 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 Siamese 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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