Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest Cat
The check that settles it
The profile. A Norwegian Forest Cat has a straight line from the brow to the tip of the nose and a triangular head; a Maine Coon has a concave curve and a squared muzzle.
Confirming a maine coon
- A squared, blocky muzzle — the single best character, and quite unlike a domestic longhair's rounded face.
- Rectangular body: long, with a broad chest and substantial legs.
- Large ears set high and wide, usually with lynx tufts at the tips.
- A shaggy, uneven coat — shorter on the shoulders, long on the flanks and belly.
- A long, wide, fully plumed tail.
Confirming a norwegian forest cat
- A straight profile — no dip or curve between the brow and the nose tip.
- A triangular head with a straight nose and a strong chin.
- A dense double coat, glossy and water-shedding on top, woolly beneath.
- Heavy tufting between the toes and a full neck ruff.