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York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon" Compare York Chocolate and Ragdoll. Which is better: York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name York Chocolate Ragdoll Maine Coon
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank5424
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
York Rag doll Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon cat?
$800 to $1200 $1200 to $2500 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
Breed Recognition Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
International Cat Association (TICA)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

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

Size
Which is bigger, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon 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 Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
Male: 14 - 18 pounds, Female: 12 - 16 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 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.
Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Substantial
Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Blue Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Solid chocolate brown or lavender coat with a glossy sheen. Colorpoint pattern
Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail
Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
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 York Chocolate, Ragdoll and Maine Coon coats?
Long Semi-long Longhair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Long
Musculature Lean Muscular Solid
Head Shape Oval Round Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Oval Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Large
Nose Structure Straight Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Long
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky
Soft
Curled
Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
Low
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep
Calm
More Sleep

York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Affectionate
High grooming
Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
13-15 years 12-17 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon cat?
The York Chocolate cat has a very high energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
No
York Chocolate cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Ragdoll 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, York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loyal and gentle meows Soft and infrequent meows Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and affectionate Excellent, very social and gentle Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Loyal and gentle Docile and affectionate Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Loyal and gentle tail movements Docile and affectionate tail movements Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Moderate Low High
Territoriality Moderate Low Moderate
Independence Moderate Low High
Response To Commands Moderate Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Moderate Low Moderate
Curiosity Moderate Low High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Moderate Low High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Low
Independent
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. York Chocolate are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Challenging to Train: Ragdoll cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
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, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
Playful Affectionate Adaptable
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
York Chocolate cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Ragdoll 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: York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon?
High: York Chocolate cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Ragdoll 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, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
The York Chocolate cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: York Chocolate owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Ragdoll 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, York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon?
Outstanding: York Chocolate is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, York Chocolate or Ragdoll 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, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, York Chocolate or Ragdoll 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.

York Chocolate vs Ragdoll vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your York Chocolate cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ragdoll 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, York Chocolate or Ragdoll or Maine Coon?
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.
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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