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Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon" Compare Napoleon and Munchkin. Which is better: Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
 
 
 
Name Napoleon Munchkin Maine Coon
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank26554
Reviews101
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Minuet Cat Sausage Cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price
Which one is cheaper, Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon cat?
$1,000 to $3,000 $1000 to $2000 $1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Male: 5 - 9 pounds, Female: 4 - 8 pounds Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 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 No data available Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available All Colors Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern No data available All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. 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 Napoleon, Munchkin and Maine Coon coats?
Dense, Soft Long Longhair
Leg Lenght Short No data available Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Muscular Robust Solid
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Almond-shaped Square
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Short and Broad Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Long
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Short and Stubby Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Moderate grooming
Special care for legs 		Active
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
12-15 years 10-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon cat?
The Napoleon cat has a very high energy level.
The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Yes
Napoleon cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Munchkin 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, Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Patellar Luxation
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Heart Murmurs 		Hip Dysplasia
Lordosis
Pectus Excavatum 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Hard Easy

Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Playful and gentle meows Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, enjoys companionship Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Playful and outgoing Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Playful and outgoing tail movements Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts Low Low Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low Moderate
Independence Low Low High
Response To Commands Low Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Curious
Interactive
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Low Low Moderate
Curiosity Moderate Moderate High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Low High
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility Low Low High
Travel Compatibility Medium High 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. Napoleon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Napoleon cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Difficult to Train: Munchkin 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, Napoleon or Munchkin 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, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Affectionate, Social, Gentle, Curious, Energetic Agile Adaptable
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Napoleon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Munchkin 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: Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon?
High: Napoleon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Munchkin 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, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
The Napoleon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Very dog-friendly: Napoleon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Munchkin 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, Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon?
Smart: Napoleon's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Napoleon or Munchkin or Maine Coon?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Napoleon vs Munchkin vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

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