Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	American Shorthair	Turkish Angora
Origins	Ethiopia	United States	Turkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	9	69
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Domestic Shorthair	Ankara
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Low	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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green Copper	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, American Shorthair and Turkish Angora coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and curious	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	14-15 years	15-17 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Moderate meowing	Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Calm and adaptable	Graceful and active
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Flicks tail when curious	Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	Low	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	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	Active Curious Interactive	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Active	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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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