American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Bobtail	Siamese	American Shorthair
Origins	United States	Thailand	United States
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Group	Mutation	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	74	15	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair	Siam, Thai Cat	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair cat?	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	No data available	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between American Bobtail, Siamese and American Shorthair coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Short	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Square	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Wide-set	Slanted	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Bobtail	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Calm More Sleep

American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys interactive play	Long, vocal and attentive	Long, focused on play and hunting
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Moderate	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Good

American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Playful Interactive	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Moderate	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	11-15 years	12-15 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair cat?	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair?	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Trills and chirps	Very loud and talkative	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, gets along well with other pets	Good, very social and interactive	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Intelligent and playful	Vocal and social	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Short tail, expressive movements	Vocal and social tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	Low
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	High	High
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Social Playful Energetic	Active Social Playful	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Playful	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	No data available	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair 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, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Intelligent	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair?	High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair?	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Bobtail vs Siamese vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Bobtail or Siamese or American Shorthair?	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.	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.

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