Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Cornish Rex
Origins	Ethiopia	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	10	13
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Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex cat?	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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and Cornish Rex coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	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 Cornish Rex Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Corn Rex Cat

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than Cornish Rex?	14-15 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Cornish Rex?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy

Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Cornish Rex cat?	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1200

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