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Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon" Compare Turkish Angora and Turkish Van. Which is better: Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Angora Turkish Van Maine Coon
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank69774
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ankara Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon cat?
$1000 to $2000 $800 to $1500 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate 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)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

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

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon 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, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Gold
Blue 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Angora, Turkish Van and Maine Coon coats?
Long Hair Semi-long Longhair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Slender Muscular Solid
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Almond-shaped Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Moderate Sleep Calm
More Sleep

Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity High High High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High High High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
15-18 years 12-17 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon cat?
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Van 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.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Cold Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Hard Hard Easy

Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Graceful and active meows Energetic and loving meows Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and friendly Good, but can be independent Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Graceful and active Energetic and loving Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Graceful and active tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness High High High
Territoriality High High Moderate
Independence High High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies High High Moderate
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium 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
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Difficult to Train: Turkish Van 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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Affectionate Agile Adaptable
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Turkish Van 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Van 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.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon?
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or Turkish Van or Maine Coon?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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.

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