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Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian" Compare Tonkinese and Maine Coon. Which is better: Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Tonkinese Maine Coon Siberian
OriginsCanada flagCanada United States flagUnited States Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank18422
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Tonk Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian cat?
$600 to $1000 $1200 to $2000 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition 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 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian 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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Tonkinese 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
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum. 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, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Tonkinese, Maine Coon and Siberian coats?
Medium-short Longhair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Slender Solid Robust
Head Shape Round Square Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		Polydactyl (extra toes commonly) 5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Square Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Large Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Concave
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low High High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High High
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
14-16 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian cat?
The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
No
Tonkinese 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.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?
High
Tonkineses 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)
Upper Respiratory Infections
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Social and playful meows Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Social and playful Friendly and intelligent Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Social and playful tail movements Gentle swaying tail Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate 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 Curious
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility High Low Medium
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. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Tonkinese 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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Curious Adaptable Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Tonkinese 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.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?
High: Tonkinese 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: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese 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: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Tonkinese vs Maine Coon vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareModerate High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Maine Coon cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Tonkinese or Maine Coon or Siberian?
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.
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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