American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Curl	Napoleon	American Shorthair
Origins	United States	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	58	26	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Peter Pan of cats	Minuet Cat	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1,000 to $3,000	$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)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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 Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 5 - 9 pounds, Female: 4 - 8 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Small Wide-set Curled back	No data available	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	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 Curl, Napoleon and American Shorthair coats?	Semi-long	Dense, Soft	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Curled	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and curious	Short to moderate, affectionate	Long, focused on play and hunting
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Low	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Good

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	Balanced diet	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	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	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Moderate	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	12-16 years	12-15 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair cat?	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.	The Napoleon cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Napoleon 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 Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections	Patellar Luxation Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Heart Murmurs	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Medium

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and sweet meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, sociable and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Affectionate and curious	Sweet and gentle	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Curled tail, often raised	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Adaptable	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Napoleon are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair 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.	Difficult to Train: Napoleon cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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 Curl or Napoleon 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 Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate, Social, Gentle, Curious, Energetic	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Napoleon 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 Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair?	High: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Napoleon 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 Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Napoleon cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Napoleon 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 Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair?	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Napoleon's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Curl or Napoleon 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 Curl or Napoleon 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 Curl or Napoleon 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 Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Curl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Napoleon 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 Curl or Napoleon or American Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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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American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

American Curl vs Napoleon vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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