Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl Cat Breed Comparison
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Compare Siamese and Maine Coon. Which is better: Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl?
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| Name | Siamese | Maine Coon | American Curl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Thailand |  United States | United States |
| Group | Mutation | Natural | Mutation |
| Popularity Rank | 15 | 4 | 58 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| User Ratings |
| Other Names
What other names do they have? | Siam, Thai Cat | Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants | Peter Pan of cats |
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| Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl cat? | $600 to $1200 | $1200 to $2000 | $1000 to $2000 |
| Breed Recognition |
The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) |
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) |
Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison
| Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl cat? | Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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. | Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down. |
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| Weight
Which is heavier, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds | Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds | Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds |
| Bite Force | No data available | Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI | Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI |
| Body Type |
Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs. |
Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build. |
Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats. |
| Ear Shape | No data available |
Large Tufted Wide-set |
Small Wide-set Curled back |
| Eye Color | No data available |
Gold Green |
Gold Copper |
| Hair Color and Pattern | No data available | All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. | All colors and patterns |
| Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Maine Coon and American Curl coats? | Short Hair | Longhair | Semi-long |
| Leg Lenght | Long | Medium | Medium |
| Whisker Length | Medium | Long | Long |
| Musculature | Muscular | Solid | Slender |
| Head Shape | Triangular | Square | Triangular |
| Toe Count |
5 front 4 back | Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) |
5 front 4 back |
| Litter Size | 1-3 Kittens | 1-3 Kittens | 2-4 Kittens |
| Eye Shape And Orientation | Slanted | Square | Oval |
| Night Vision | |||
| Paw Size | Medium | Large | Small |
| Nose Structure | Long and Narrow | Concave | Straight |
| Neck Length | Medium | Long | Medium |
| Fur Texture |
Soft Curled |
Silky Long |
Soft Curled |
| Bone Density | Medium | High | Medium |
| Flexibility | High | Medium | High |
| Bone Structure |
Slender Fine |
Slender Fine | Fine |
| Tail Length | Long and Tapered | Plumed | Curled |
| Sleep Patterns | Average |
Calm More Sleep | Average |
Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl Grooming Comparison
| Dental Care | High | High | Moderate |
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| Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese 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. | Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Curl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being. |
| Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | 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. | Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding. |
Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl Characteristics and Personality Comparison
| Travel Compatibility | Low | Low | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Highly Active | Moderately Active | Active |
| Compatibility With Other Animals |
High Friendly Tolerant |
Playful Medium |
High Friendly Adaptable |
| Household Noise Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Playfulness | Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. | Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions. |
| Trainability | Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks. | 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. | Difficult to Train: American Curl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results. |
| Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | 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, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Active | Adaptable | Affectionate |
| Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential? | Siamese 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. | American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl? | High: Siamese 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: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers. |
| Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed. | The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed. | The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed. |
| Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Very dog-friendly: Siamese 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: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog. |
| Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl? | Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds. | Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence. |
| Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction. | Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat. | Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat. |
| Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | 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, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Frequent This cat breed meows very often. | Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats. | Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something. |
Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl Health Comparison
| Exercise Needs | High | Medium | Moderate |
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| Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-16 years |
| Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl cat? | The Siamese cat has a very high energy level. | The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level. | The American Curl cat has an average energy level. |
| Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Maine Coon or American Curl? | Yes Siamese 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. | No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction. |
| Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Maine Coon vs American Curl? | Low Very healthy cat breed. | Low Very healthy cat breed. | Low Very healthy cat breed. |
| Health Problems |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia |
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections |
| Climate | Hot | Temperate | Temperate |
| Cold Tolerance | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Heat Tolerance | High | Medium | High |
| Breeding Difficulty | Easy | Easy | Hard |
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