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York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay" Compare York Chocolate and Maine Coon. Which is better: York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
 
 
 
Name York Chocolate Maine Coon Bombay
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank54471
Reviews110
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
York Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, Snowshoe Cat, American Longhair, The Gentle Giants Small Black Panther
Price
Which one is cheaper, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay cat?
$800 to $1200 $1200 to $2000 $600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Low
Breed Recognition Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
International Cat Association (TICA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association 		No data available

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay cat?
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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Male: 14 - 18 pounds, Female: 12 - 16 pounds Male: 15-25 pounds, Female: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
York Chocolate 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-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Gold
Green 		Gold
Copper
Hair Color and Pattern Solid chocolate brown or lavender coat with a glossy sheen. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most common is the brown classic tabby pattern. Black
Coat
What is the difference between York Chocolate, Maine Coon and Bombay coats?
Long Longhair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Lean Solid Robust
Head Shape Oval 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 Straight Concave Convex
Neck Length Medium Long Medium
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium High Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Moderate, affectionate and calm Long, playful and intelligent Long, enjoys play and interaction
Guarding Instinct Moderate High Moderate
Protection Instincts Moderate High Moderate
Climbing Ability Moderate High Low
Jumping Ability Good Good Good
Swimming Ability Poor Good Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Good Moderate

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
High grooming 		Affectionate
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires careful selection, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Low
Noise Sensitivity Low Low High
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium 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 High Moderate High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
13-15 years 12-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay cat?
The York Chocolate cat has a very high energy level.
The Maine Coon cat has an average energy level.
The Bombay cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
No
York Chocolate 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
Bombay cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Hip Dysplasia 		Upper Respiratory Infections
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Craniofacial Abnormalities
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loyal and gentle meows Quiet chirps and trills Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and affectionate Excellent, very social and friendly Good, enjoys social interaction
Facial Expression Loyal and gentle Friendly and intelligent Social and loving
Tail Behavior Loyal and gentle tail movements Gentle swaying tail Social tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate Low
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate High Moderate
Territoriality Moderate Moderate Moderate
Independence Moderate High Moderate
Response To Commands Moderate High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Social
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Moderate Moderate Moderate
Curiosity Moderate High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility Moderate High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. York Chocolate are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Maine Coon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bombay are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: York Chocolate 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.
Average Trainability: Bombay 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, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
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, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Playful Adaptable Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
York Chocolate 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.
Bombay cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay?
High: York Chocolate 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: Bombay cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
The York Chocolate cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Maine Coon cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bombay cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Very dog-friendly: York Chocolate 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: Bombay owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay?
Outstanding: York Chocolate is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Maine Coon is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bombay is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

York Chocolate vs Maine Coon vs Bombay Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your York Chocolate 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 Bombay coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, York Chocolate or Maine Coon or Bombay?
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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