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Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian" Compare Maine Coon and Ragdoll. Which is better: Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Maine Coon Ragdoll Siberian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank4222
Reviews111
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Rag doll Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian cat?
$1200 to $2000 $1200 to $2500 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
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)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian 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, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 10 - 20 pounds, Female: 8 - 17 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 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.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Blue Gold
Green
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. 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.
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon, Ragdoll and Siberian coats?
Longhair Semi-long Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Long Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular Robust
Head Shape Square Round Round
Toe Count Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Square Oval Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Large Large Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Concave
Neck Length Long Long Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density High Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Low
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Robust Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Low High
Exercise Needs Medium Low Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
12-15 years 12-17 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian cat?
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Ragdoll cat has an average energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
No
Maine Coon 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.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Kidney Disease 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet chirps and trills Soft and infrequent meows Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and gentle Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Friendly and intelligent Docile and affectionate Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Gentle swaying tail Docile and affectionate tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Low High
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness High Low High
Territoriality Moderate Low High
Independence High Low High
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
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. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Ragdoll have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
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.
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, Maine Coon or Ragdoll 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, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
Adaptable Affectionate Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Maine Coon 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.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian?
High: Maine Coon 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: Siberian 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 Ragdoll or Siberian?
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ragdoll cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon 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: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Ragdoll vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Ragdoll cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Ragdoll or Siberian?
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 Ragdoll or Siberian?
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 Ragdoll vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

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

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