Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Chausie	Savannah
Origins	Ethiopia	Egypt	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	10	50	46
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Nile Cat	American Savannah
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah cat?	$900 to $1500	$1500 to $3000	$6,000to $20,000
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 8 - 13 pounds	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Foreign (Oriental) Chausie have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Savannah have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Black Ticked Grizzled Brown Silver	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Chausie and Savannah coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Average

Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and curious	Long, very active and alert	Long, active and adventurous
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Moderate	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Very high 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	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	14-15 years	12-14 years	17-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Chausie cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Chausie cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Savannah cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah?	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	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and gentle sounds	Moderate and loud meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Moderate, can be territorial	Good, active and playful
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Energetic and alert	Energetic and adventurous
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Energetic tail flicks	Energetic and adventurous tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Difficult	Difficult
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	High	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. Chausie are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Savannah 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.	Difficult to Train: Chausie cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Savannah cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chausie cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Savannah cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Chausie cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Savannah cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Chausie cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Chausie owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Savannah owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Chausie is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Chausie or Savannah?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Abyssinian vs Chausie vs Savannah Grooming Comparison

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

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