Abyssinian vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Oriental
Origins	Ethiopia	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	16
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Abyssinian vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Oriental 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 Oriental cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and Oriental 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 Oriental Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Oriental?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Oriental?	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.

Abyssinian vs Oriental 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.	Average Trainability: Oriental 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 Oriental?	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 Oriental?	Active	Energetic
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Oriental?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Oriental?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Oriental?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Oriental?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Oriental?	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 Oriental?	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 Oriental?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Abyssinian vs Oriental Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Oriental Shorthair

Abyssinian vs Oriental Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than Oriental?	14-15 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Oriental cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Oriental?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Oriental?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Abyssinian vs Oriental Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Oriental cat?	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1500

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