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Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian" Compare Burmese and Maine Coon. Which is better: Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Burmese Maine Coon Siberian
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Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Burmese Cat Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian cat?
$1000 to $1500 $1200 to $2000 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Low High Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type 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.
 Substantial
Siberian 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 Gold
Green 		Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		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, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Burmese, Maine Coon and Siberian coats?
Short Hair Longhair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Solid Solid Robust
Head Shape Round Square Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Square Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Convex Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Fine Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High 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 High
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
15-16 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian cat?
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance High Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Talkative and loud Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression People-oriented and energetic Friendly and intelligent Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic tail movements Gentle swaying tail Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Low Moderate High
Independence Low High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
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 Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility High Low Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance High Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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: Siberian 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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Curious Adaptable Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Burmese 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.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?
High: Burmese 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: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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.

Burmese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareHigh High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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