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York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest" Compare York Chocolate and Maine Coon. Which is better: York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
 
 
 
Name York Chocolate Maine Coon Norwegian Forest
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Norway flagNorway
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank54414
Reviews110
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
York Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price
Which one is cheaper, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest cat?
$800 to $1200 $1200 to $2000 $900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
International Cat Association (TICA)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association
Norwegian Forest Cat Club
Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
Male: 14 - 18 pounds, Female: 12 - 16 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
York Chocolate 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.
Substantial
Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Gold
Green
Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Solid chocolate brown or lavender coat with a glossy sheen. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat
What is the difference between York Chocolate, Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest coats?
Long Longhair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Large
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Lean Solid Muscular
Head Shape Oval Square Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Square Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Straight
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky
Silky
Long
Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine
Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

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

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Active
High grooming
Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level High Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
13-15 years 12-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest cat?
The York Chocolate cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
No
York Chocolate 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
Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hip Dysplasia
Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loyal and gentle meows Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and affectionate Excellent, very social and friendly Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression Loyal and gentle Friendly and intelligent Independent and alert
Tail Behavior Loyal and gentle tail movements Gentle swaying tail Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate High High
Territoriality Moderate Moderate High
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands Moderate High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle
Social
Playful
Gentle
Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Moderate High
Curiosity Moderate High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility Moderate High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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
Active Adventurer. York Chocolate are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: York Chocolate 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.
Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
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, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
Playful Adaptable Sweet
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
York Chocolate 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.
Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest?
High: York Chocolate 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: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
The York Chocolate cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
Very dog-friendly: York Chocolate 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: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest?
Outstanding: York Chocolate is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
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, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

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