Pixie-bob vs Maine Coon
Both are big, friendly, tufted-eared cats, and both are known as dog-like. The Pixie-bob has a short bobbed tail and a spotted coat.
Side by side
| Pixie-bob | Maine Coon | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Washington State, USA | Maine, USA |
| Size | Medium to large | Large |
| Weight | Usually 4 to 8 kg | Females 4 to 6 kg, males 6 to 9 kg or more |
| Lifespan | Often 13 to 15 years | Usually 12 to 15 years |
| Coat | Short or long, dense and slightly woolly, with a spotted tabby pattern | Long, shaggy and silky, with a ruff, tufted ears and a very bushy tail |
| Energy | 3 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 |
| Affection | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 |
| Chattiness | 2 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 |
| Grooming needed | 2 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 |
| Good with children | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 |
| Good with other pets | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 |
Scores are our own rough guide. Every cat is different.
The main differences
- Tail: the Pixie-bob’s is short, and the Maine Coon’s is long and bushy.
- Coat: spotted tabby and dense for the Pixie-bob, and long, shaggy and silky for the Maine Coon.
- Size: the Maine Coon is usually larger and longer.
- Availability: Maine Coons are well known, and Pixie-bobs are rare.
Choose a Pixie-bob if
- You want a calm, bobtailed, spotted cat
Choose a Maine Coon if
- You want a big, fluffy, chatty gentle giant
Our verdict
Both are great with families. The Maine Coon is the more common and needs more grooming, and the Pixie-bob is rarer and easier to groom.
Read the full guides: Pixie-bob and Maine Coon. Or see more cat breeds. This is a friendly overview, not veterinary advice.
Questions people ask
Are Pixie-bobs bigger than Maine Coons?
Usually smaller, though still large.
Do Pixie-bobs need grooming?
Less than a Maine Coon.
