Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Somali	Maine Coon	Khao Manee
Origins	Somalia	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	62	4	66
Reviews	0	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants	Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand
Price Which one is cheaper, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$5000 to $10000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 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	Semi-foreign Somali 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.	Semi-foreign Khao Manee have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted	Large Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Green	Blue Odd
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.	Solid white coat Some may have faint spots or shading.
Coat What is the difference between Somali, Maine Coon and Khao Manee coats?	Long Hair	Longhair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Square	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Square	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee Special Abilities Comparison

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

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	12-16 years	12-15 years	10-12 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee cat?	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	No Somali 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.	No Khao Manee cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee?	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and affectionate sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Active and playful	Friendly and intelligent	Playful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Active and playful tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Playful and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Khao Manee are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Somali cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.	Difficult to Train: Khao Manee 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, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	Mischievous	Adaptable	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Somali 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.	Khao Manee cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee?	High: Somali 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.	Average to High: Khao Manee cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Khao Manee cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Maine Coon owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Khao Manee cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee?	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	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, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Khao Manee Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Khao Manee coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Somali or Maine Coon or Khao Manee?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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