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Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon" Compare Turkish Van and Abyssinian. Which is better: Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Van Abyssinian Maine Coon
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Ethiopia flagEthiopia United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank77104
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Abys Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon cat?
$800 to $1500 $900 to $1500 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		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

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

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon cat?
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.
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 Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Abyssinian 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.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern 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. Ruddy
Red
Blue
Fawn 		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 Van, Abyssinian and Maine Coon coats?
Semi-long Shorthair Longhair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Short Long
Musculature Muscular Lean 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 Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
Intelligent
Requires mental stimulation 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
12-17 years 14-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon cat?
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
No
Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Abyssinian 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 Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Periodontal Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Cold Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Easy

Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Energetic and loving meows Quiet meows and chirps Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but can be independent Generally good, enjoys companionship Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Energetic and loving Alert and curious Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Energetic and loving tail movements Flicks tail when excited Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate High Moderate
Protectiveness High Moderate 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
Interactive 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies High High Moderate
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium High Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
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.
Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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 Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
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, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Agile Active Adaptable
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Abyssinian 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 Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon?
High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Abyssinian 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 Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Dog-friendly: Abyssinian 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon?
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Abyssinian 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 Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
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 Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
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.

Turkish Van vs Abyssinian vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian 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 Van or Abyssinian or Maine Coon?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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.

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