Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Japanese Bobtail	Maine Coon
Origins	Russia	Japan	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	22	59	4
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Japanese Truncated Cat	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association

Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Maine Coon are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.	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 Siberian, Japanese Bobtail and Maine Coon coats?	Semi-long	Long	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Square
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Bobtail	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Low maintenance	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	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	High	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	12-15 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Japanese Bobtail 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, Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Easy

Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Melodious and varied sounds	Quiet chirps and trills
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Energetic and intelligent	Friendly and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Gentle swaying tail
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	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	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	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, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Curious	Active	Adaptable
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Bobtail 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: Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Japanese Bobtail 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, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail 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, Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siberian or Japanese Bobtail or Maine Coon?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Siberian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Maine Coon Grooming Comparison

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