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Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese" Compare Sphynx and Maine Coon. Which is better: Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name Sphynx Maine Coon Siamese
OriginsCanada flagCanada United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank6415
Reviews010
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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 Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese cat?
$1800 to $3000 $1200 to $2000 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership High 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)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese 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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available
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.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Green
Blue 		Gold
Green 		No data available
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. No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Sphynx, Maine Coon and Siamese coats?
Hairless Longhair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Muscular
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 Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Long and Narrow
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 Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Health Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and energetic sounds Quiet chirps and trills Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Outgoing and energetic Friendly and intelligent Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Outgoing and energetic tail movements Gentle swaying tail Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Low High Moderate
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Moderate High Moderate
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Moderate
Play Style Curious
Interactive
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High Moderate
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
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. Siamese 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: Siamese 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 Siamese?
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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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.
Siamese 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 Siamese?
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: Siamese 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 Siamese?
The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese?
Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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 Siamese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Sphynx vs Maine Coon vs Siamese 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 Siamese?
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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Maine Coon or Siamese?
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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