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Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal" Compare Oriental and Maine Coon. Which is better: Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
 
 
 
Name Oriental Maine Coon Bengal
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank16412
Reviews011
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Oriental Shorthair Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal cat?
$800 to $1500 $1200 to $2000 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High High
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal cat?
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental 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.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
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 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. Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Oriental, Maine Coon and Bengal coats?
Short Hair Longhair Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Robust
Head Shape Triangular Square Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Square Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, vocal and social Long, playful and intelligent Long, highly active and curious
Guarding Instinct Low High High
Protection Instincts Low High High
Climbing Ability High High High
Jumping Ability Good Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Good Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Good Good

Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation Low 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 High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
12-14 years 12-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal cat?
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Yes
Oriental 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.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal?
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Quiet chirps and trills Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and playful Excellent, very social and friendly Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression Vocal and affectionate Friendly and intelligent Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Vocal and affectionate tail movements Gentle swaying tail Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence High High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High Moderate
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Oriental 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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Energetic Adaptable Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Oriental 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.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal?
High: Oriental 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: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal?
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
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, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
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, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Oriental vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
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 Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Maine Coon or Bengal?
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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