American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Curl	British Shorthair	Bengal
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	58	3	12
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Peter Pan of cats	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Bengal Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Small Wide-set Curled back	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat What is the difference between American Curl, British Shorthair and Bengal coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Curled	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Average

American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and curious	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, highly active and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Good

American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning	Low maintenance Independent	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Moderate	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	12-16 years	12-17 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal cat?	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and gentle meows	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, sociable and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression	Affectionate and curious	Calm and easygoing	Alert and playful
Tail Behavior	Curled tail, often raised	Gentle swaying when calm	Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Moderate	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Adaptable	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: American Curl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Highly Trainable: Bengal 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, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	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, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal?	High: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal?	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Curl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Curl or British Shorthair or Bengal?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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American Curl vs British Shorthair vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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