Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Somali	Maine Coon	Norwegian Forest
Origins	Somalia	United States	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	62	4	14
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	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price Which one is cheaper, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1200 to $2000	$900 to $1500
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	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

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

Size Which is bigger, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 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.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted	Large Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Green	Gold Green
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 coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Somali, Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest coats?	Long Hair	Longhair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Large
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Square	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	Polydactyl (extra toes commonly)	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Square	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

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

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	12-16 years	12-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	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 Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest?	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet chirps and trills	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Active and playful	Friendly and intelligent	Independent and alert
Tail Behavior	Active and playful tail movements	Gentle swaying tail	Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	High
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 Curious 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	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
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.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	Mischievous	Adaptable	Sweet
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.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest?	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.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	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.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest?	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	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 Norwegian Forest?	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.	Moderate

Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	High
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 Norwegian Forest?	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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Somali or Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest?	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.

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Somali vs Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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