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Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora" Compare Snowshoe and Maine Coon. Which is better: Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
 
 
 
Name Snowshoe Maine Coon Turkish Angora
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Turkey flagTurkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank53469
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
White Feet Cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Ankara
Price
Which one is cheaper, Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora cat?
$600 to $1200 $1200 to $2000 $1000 to $2000
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 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Snowshoe 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceAverage 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
Snowshoe 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.
 Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Medium
Triangular
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Green 		Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Pointed pattern similar to Siamese; white markings on paws, chest, and face; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac. 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 Snowshoe, Maine Coon and Turkish Angora coats?
Short Longhair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Lean Solid Slender
Head Shape Round 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 Silky
Long 		Silky
Long 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

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

Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance Low High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High High
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
14-19 years 12-15 years 15-18 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora cat?
The Snowshoe cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
No
Snowshoe 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, Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity 		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

Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and social meows Quiet chirps and trills Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression Affectionate and social Friendly and intelligent Graceful and active
Tail Behavior Affectionate and social tail movements Gentle swaying tail Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate High High
Territoriality Moderate Moderate High
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands Moderate High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Moderate High
Curiosity Moderate High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility Moderate High High
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. Snowshoe are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Snowshoe 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.
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, Snowshoe 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Affectionate Adaptable Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Snowshoe 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: Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora?
High: Snowshoe 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
The Snowshoe 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Very dog-friendly: Snowshoe 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: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora?
Outstanding: Snowshoe is one of the brightest cat breeds.
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, Snowshoe 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well 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, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
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.

Snowshoe vs Maine Coon vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Snowshoe 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 Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Snowshoe or Maine Coon or Turkish Angora?
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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