Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah" Compare Abyssinian and Egyptian Mau. Which is better: Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?

Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Special Abilities Health Characteristics and Personality Grooming Show differences only

Name	Abyssinian	Egyptian Mau	Savannah
Origins	Ethiopia	Egypt	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	10	61	46
Reviews	0	0	0
User Ratings

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Pharaoh Cat	American Savannah
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah cat?	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1200	$6,000to $20,000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
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)	No data available

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Egyptian Mau and Savannah coats?	Shorthair	Short to medium	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	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	Straight	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	Average	Average

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and curious	Long, alert and active	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	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 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 to moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	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	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	14-15 years	18-20 years	17-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau 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) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Hot	Hot	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and melodious meows	Moderate and loud meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, enjoys company of other pets	Good, active and playful
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Graceful and alert	Energetic and adventurous
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Graceful and alert tail movements	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	Easy	Difficult
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. Egyptian Mau 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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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 Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	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 Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	Active	Agile	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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 Egyptian Mau vs Savannah?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	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 Egyptian Mau vs Savannah?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	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 Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.	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 Egyptian Mau or Savannah?	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.

Popular Cat Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Cat Breed Comparison

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Special Abilities Comparison

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Health Comparison

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah Grooming Comparison

Popular Cat Compares

Rate This Comparsion - Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau vs Savannah

Reviews