Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Maine Coon	Havana Brown
Origins	Russia	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	22	4	75
Reviews	1	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Havana, HB
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1200 to $2000	$800 to $1300
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	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)

Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Foreign (Oriental) Havana Brown have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	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.	Solid chocolate brown Warm brown with a reddish hue
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, Maine Coon and Havana Brown coats?	Semi-long	Longhair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Square	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Square	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Long, playful and intelligent	Long, intelligent and curious
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Low
Protection Instincts	High	High	Low
Climbing Ability	High	High	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Poor

Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	12-15 years	12-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Havana Brown cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	Yes Siberian 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 Havana Brown cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and social sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, enjoys social interaction
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Friendly and intelligent	Intelligent and social
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Social and intelligent tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	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	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
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. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Havana Brown are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Siberian 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.	Average Trainability: Havana Brown 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, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	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, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	Curious	Adaptable	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian 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.	Havana Brown cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown?	High: Siberian 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: Havana Brown cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Havana Brown cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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: Havana Brown owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Havana Brown is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	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, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	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, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Havana Brown coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Maine Coon or Havana Brown?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Siberian vs Maine Coon vs Havana Brown Cat Breed Comparison

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