Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Maine Coon	Birman	Himalayan
Origins	United States	France	United States United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	4	19	33
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan cat?	$1200 to $2000	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	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 vs Birman vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	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.
Coat What is the difference between Maine Coon, Birman and Himalayan coats?	Longhair	Long Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Square	Round	Round
Toe Count	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Square	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, playful and intelligent	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Poor

Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	12-15 years	14-15 years	9-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan cat?	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet chirps and trills	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression	Friendly and intelligent	Gentle and affectionate	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying tail	Soft tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Difficult
Agility	High	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Medium
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. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	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.	Moderately Trainable: Birman 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: Himalayan 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, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	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, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	Adaptable	Affectionate	Dependent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan?	High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan?	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Maine Coon vs Birman vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Birman or Himalayan?	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.	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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