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Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora" Compare Persian and Maine Coon. Which is better: Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
 
 
 
Name Persian Maine Coon Turkish Angora
OriginsIran flagIran United States flagUnited States Turkey flagTurkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank5469
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 Ankara
Price
Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora cat?
$1500 to $3000 $1200 to $2000 $1000 to $2000
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)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type No data available Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Medium
Small
Rounded 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Copper
Blue 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Blue
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. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat
What is the difference between Persian, Maine Coon and Turkish Angora coats?
Glossy Longhair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Slender
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 Almond-shaped
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 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium 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 Moderate Moderate Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
14-15 years 12-15 years 15-18 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora cat?
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
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.
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora?
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 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Hard

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Quiet chirps and trills Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression Calm and sweet Friendly and intelligent Graceful and active
Tail Behavior Calm and sweet tail movements Gentle swaying tail Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs Low Moderate High
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Low High High
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Moderate High
Curiosity Low High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Difficult Easy Moderate
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility Low 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
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.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
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, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Affectionate Adaptable Affectionate
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.
Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora?
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: Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora?
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
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: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora?
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Persian or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
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 Turkish Angora?
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 Turkish Angora?
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.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Persian vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

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