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Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal" Compare Sphynx and Maine Coon. Which is better: Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
 
 
 
Name Sphynx Maine Coon Bengal
OriginsCanada flagCanada United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank6412
Reviews011
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal cat?
$1800 to $3000 $1200 to $2000 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership High High High
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)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Green
Blue 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, 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. Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Sphynx, Maine Coon and Bengal coats?
Hairless Longhair Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Robust
Head Shape Triangular Square Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Large and Prominent Square Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Fine Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, social and energetic Long, playful and intelligent Long, highly active and curious
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

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs High grooming
Sensitive skin 		Active
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High High
Feeding Schedule Two or more small meals a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
12-14 years 12-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal cat?
The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Yes
Sphynx 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.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)
Hereditary Myopathy 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and energetic sounds Quiet chirps and trills Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression Outgoing and energetic Friendly and intelligent Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Outgoing and energetic tail movements Gentle swaying tail Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High Moderate
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Curious
Interactive
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Medium
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. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Sphynx 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.
Highly Trainable: Bengal 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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Loyal Adaptable Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Sphynx 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.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal?
High: Sphynx 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: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Very dog-friendly: Sphynx 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: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal?
Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low 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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.
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 Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Bengal?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
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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