Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ocicat	Maine Coon	Manx
Origins	United States	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	17	4	60
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oci	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Manks, Stubbin, Rumpy
Price Which one is cheaper, Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx cat?	$800 to $1200	$1200 to $2000	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx 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, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Ocicat 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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, and blue silver.	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.
Coat What is the difference between Ocicat, Maine Coon and Manx coats?	Short	Longhair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Square	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Square	Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Special Abilities Comparison

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

Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming	Social Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx cat?	The Ocicat cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Manx cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Yes Ocicat 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.	No Manx cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx?	High Ocicats tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Spinal Dysraphism Arthritis Manx Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate and varied sounds	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and social	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Energetic and friendly	Friendly and intelligent	Loyal and playful
Tail Behavior	Energetic and friendly tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Playful and agile tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	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	Active Adventurer. Ocicat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Manx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Ocicat 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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	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, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Active	Adaptable	Easy Going
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ocicat 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.	Manx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx?	High: Ocicat 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: Manx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	The Ocicat cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Manx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Very dog-friendly: Ocicat 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: Manx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx?	Outstanding: Ocicat is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Manx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ocicat coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Manx cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ocicat or Maine Coon or Manx?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Ocicat vs Maine Coon vs Manx Cat Breed Comparison

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