Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Oriental	Somali
Origins	Ethiopia	United States	Somalia
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Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	10	16	62
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Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali 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.	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	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Oriental and Somali coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	No data available
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted

Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	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.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	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.

Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali 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.	Challenging to Train: Somali cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	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 Oriental or Somali?	Active	Energetic	Mischievous
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.	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali?	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.	High: Somali 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 or Somali?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	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.	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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 or Somali?	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 Oriental or Somali?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Oriental Shorthair	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian

Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	14-15 years	12-14 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Oriental or Somali?	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.	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Somalis 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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Oriental vs Somali cat?	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1500

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