Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Savannah	Norwegian Forest	Maine Coon
Origins	United States	Norway	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	46	14	4
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Savannah	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon cat?	$6,000to $20,000	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon 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, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong 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	Semi-foreign Savannah have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	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 Savannah, Norwegian Forest and Maine Coon coats?	Short	Long Hair	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, active and adventurous	Long, independent and active	Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	High	High	High
Protection Instincts	High	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Good

Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Very high sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	17-20 years	12-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon cat?	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	No Savannah cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Norwegian Forest 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, Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Hot	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Easy

Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate and loud meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, active and playful	Good, adaptable and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Energetic and adventurous	Independent and alert	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Energetic and adventurous tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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	Energetic Explorer. Savannah are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Savannah cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	Affectionate	Sweet	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Savannah cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest 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: Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon?	High: Savannah cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest 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, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	Very dog-friendly: Savannah owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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, Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon?	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Savannah or Norwegian Forest 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, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Savannah or Norwegian Forest or Maine Coon?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Savannah vs Norwegian Forest vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

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