Maine Coon vs Serengeti Cat Breed Comparison
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Compare Maine Coon and Serengeti. Which is better: Maine Coon or Serengeti?
Name | Maine Coon | Serengeti |
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Origins | United States | United States |
Group | Natural | Crossbreed |
Popularity Rank | 4 | 28 |
Reviews | 1 | 0 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants | Serengeti |
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Price
Which one is cheaper, Maine Coon vs Serengeti cat? | $1200 to $2000 | $600 to $2,500 |
Cost Of Ownership | High | Moderate |
Breed Recognition |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association | No data available |
Maine Coon vs Serengeti Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Maine Coon or Serengeti 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. |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Maine Coon or Serengeti cat? | Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds | Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 10 pounds |
Bite Force | Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI | Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI |
Body Type |
Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build. |
Semi-foreign Serengeti have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats. |
Ear Shape |
Large Tufted Wide-set |
Large Pointed Wide-set |
Eye Color |
Gold Green |
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. | Spotted coat pattern; colours include gold or yellow with solid black spots, silver with black spots, and black smoke. |
Coat
What is the difference between Maine Coon and Serengeti coats? | Longhair | Short, Smooth, Sleek, Silk |
Leg Lenght | Medium | Long |
Whisker Length | Long | Medium |
Musculature | Solid | Muscular |
Head Shape | Square | Triangular |
Toe Count | Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) |
5 front 4 back |
Eye Shape And Orientation | Square | Almond-shaped |
Night Vision | ||
Paw Size | Large | Medium |
Nose Structure | Concave | Long and Narrow |
Neck Length | Long | Medium |
Fur Texture |
Silky Long |
Short Dense |
Bone Density | High | Medium |
Flexibility | Medium | High |
Bone Structure |
Slender Fine |
Slender Fine |
Tail Length | Plumed | Long and Tapered |
Sleep Patterns |
Calm More Sleep |
Active Less Sleep |
Maine Coon vs Serengeti Special Abilities Comparison
Attention Span | Long, playful and intelligent | Long, active and alert |
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Guarding Instinct | High | High |
Protection Instincts | High | High |
Climbing Ability | High | High |
Jumping Ability | Good | Excellent |
Swimming Ability | Good | Poor |
Water Affinity | ||
Rescue Capability | Good | Poor |
Maine Coon vs Serengeti Health Comparison
Litter Size | 1-3 Kittens | 3-5 Kittens |
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Special Needs |
Active High grooming |
Active Intelligent Requires stimulation |
Breeding | Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size | Requires careful selection, moderate litter size |
Dietary Preferences | High protein, balanced diet | High protein, wet food |
Solo Time Tolerance | High | Medium |
Noise Sensitivity | Low | Moderate |
Genetic Diversity | High | Moderate |
Sensitivity To Changes | Medium sensitivity | High sensitivity |
Food Motivation | High | High |
Feeding Schedule |
Twice a day Morning and Evening |
Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening |
Maintenance Level | Moderate | Moderate |
Exercise Needs | Medium | Medium |
Life Expectancy
Do Maine Coon cats live longer than Serengeti? | 12-15 years | 10-15 years |
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Maine Coon vs Serengeti cat? | The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level. | The Serengeti cat has a very high energy level. |
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | No Maine Coon cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction. | No Serengeti cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction. |
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Maine Coon vs Serengeti? | Low Very healthy cat breed. | Low Very healthy cat breed. |
Health Problems |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia |
Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity |
Climate | Temperate | Temperate |
Cold Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
Heat Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
Breeding Difficulty | Easy | Medium |
Maine Coon vs Serengeti Characteristics and Personality Comparison
Common Vocalizations | Quiet chirps and trills | Loud and active meows |
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Interaction With Other Pets | Excellent, very social and friendly | Good, social and playful |
Facial Expression | Friendly and intelligent | Wild-looking and active |
Tail Behavior | Gentle swaying tail | Wild-looking and active tail movements |
Explorer Instincts | Moderate | High |
Attention Needs | Moderate | Moderate |
Protectiveness | High | High |
Territoriality | Moderate | High |
Independence | High | High |
Response To Commands | High | High |
Adaptability To Indoor Life | High | High |
Hunting Drive | High | High |
Play Style |
Social Playful Gentle |
Active Curious Playful |
Escape Tendencies | Moderate | High |
Curiosity | High | High |
Hunting Skills | High ⬆️ | Low ⬇️ |
Reaction To Strangers | Friendly | Friendly |
Stalking Behavior | High | High |
Aggression Level | Moderate | Low |
Training Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
Agility | High | High |
Travel Compatibility | Low | Low |
Activity | Moderately Active | Moderately Active |
Compatibility With Other Animals |
Playful Medium |
Playful Medium |
Household Noise Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
Playfulness | Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Energetic Explorer. Serengeti are extremely playful and energetic. |
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. | Average Trainability: Serengeti 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 Serengeti? | Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap. | No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds. |
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | Adaptable | Playful, Devoted, Loving |
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential? | Maine Coon cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Serengeti cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Maine Coon vs Serengeti? | High: Maine Coon cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. | Average to High: Serengeti cats are highly affectionate cats. |
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Serengeti cat is a child-friendly breed. |
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. | Serengeti cats are average friendly toward dogs. |
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Maine Coon vs Serengeti? | Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Outstanding: Serengeti is one of the brightest cat breeds. |
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat. | Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction. |
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | 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, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats. | Frequent This cat breed meows very often. |
Maine Coon vs Serengeti Grooming Comparison
Seasonal Shedding | High | Low |
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Grooming Tools Needed |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Dental Care | High | Low |
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | 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 Serengeti coat in good condition. |
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Maine Coon or Serengeti? | 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. | Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average. |
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