Here is a table that sets out some of the differences and similarities between these popular cat breeds:
| Siberian Cat | Maine Coon | Norwegian Forest Cat | |
| Coat | Triple coat (guard, awn and down), full ruff, water repellant (see cat hair) | All weather uneven coat | Full ruff, double coat and water repellent. |
| Body | Heavy and moderately long. Arched back. Legs moderately long. | Long rectangular and substantial. Legs medium long | Medium in length. Square appearance. Legs medium long. Forelegs shorter than hind. |
| Head | Large and broad. A modified wedge. Rounded muzzle. Straight slope from forehead to nose (profile)1. Great breadth, Asiatic appearance2. TICA: “cheek bones neither high set nor prominent”. | Broad and a modified wedge. High cheekbones. Square muzzle and straight slope on profile | Classic equilateral triangle (see Jap Bob breed standard to see what this means). Straight lines from forehead to nose tip in profile. |
| Popularity per this site’s poll (visitors’ votes) | Ranked: 24th out of 66 cat breeds in poll. | Ranked 1st | Ranked 12th |
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