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Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman" Compare Somali and Maine Coon. Which is better: Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
 
 
 
Name Somali Maine Coon Birman
OriginsSomalia flagSomalia United States flagUnited States France flagFrance
Group Mutation Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank62419
Reviews010
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman cat?
$1000 to $1500 $1200 to $2000 $700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate 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)

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force No data available Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Somali 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-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Tufted
Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Gold
Green
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Somali, Maine Coon and Birman coats?
Long Hair Longhair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Long
Musculature Slender Solid Solid
Head Shape Triangular Square Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Square Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense
Silky
Long
Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
Medium
Bone Structure Slender
Fine
Slender
Fine
Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep
Calm
More Sleep

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Active
High grooming
Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Moderate High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
12-16 years 12-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman cat?
The Somali cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
No
Somali 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
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman?
High
Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and gentle meows Quiet chirps and trills Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, playful and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression Active and playful Friendly and intelligent Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Active and playful tail movements Gentle swaying tail Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High Low
Territoriality Moderate Moderate Low
Independence High High Low
Response To Commands High High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful
Social
Playful
Gentle
Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies High Moderate Low
Curiosity High High Moderate
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High Low
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Low Low High
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant
Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Challenging to Train: Somali 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.
Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
Mischievous Adaptable Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Somali 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.
Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman?
High: Somali 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: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman?
Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
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.

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Somali 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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Somali or Maine Coon or Birman?
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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