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Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese" Compare Persian and Maine Coon. Which is better: Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name Persian Maine Coon Siamese
OriginsIran flagIran United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank5415
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese cat?
$1500 to $3000 $1200 to $2000 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership High High Moderate
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)

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese cat?
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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available
Body Type No data available Substantial
Maine Coon 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.
Ear Shape Medium
Small
Rounded 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Copper
Blue 		Gold
Green 		No data available
Hair Color and 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). All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Persian, Maine Coon and Siamese coats?
Glossy Longhair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Muscular
Head Shape Flat-faced Square Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Square Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
14-15 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese cat?
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
No
Persian 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.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Quiet chirps and trills Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Calm and sweet Friendly and intelligent Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Calm and sweet tail movements Gentle swaying tail Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs Low Moderate High
Protectiveness Low High Moderate
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Low High Moderate
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High Moderate
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Moderate High
Curiosity Low High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Easy Easy
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility Low Low Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
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: Siamese 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, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
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, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Affectionate Adaptable Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Persian 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.
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
High: Persian 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: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

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