American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Curl	Persian	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	Iran	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	58	5	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Peter Pan of cats	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1500 to $3000	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size Which is bigger, American Curl or Persian or British 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.	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 Persian or British Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	No data available	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Small Wide-set Curled back	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Copper Blue	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between American Curl, Persian and British Shorthair coats?	Semi-long	Glossy	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Flat-faced	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Curled	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and curious	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Moderate

American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 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	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
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 Persian or British Shorthair?	12-16 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Curl or Persian or British Shorthair?	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Easy

American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, sociable and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Affectionate and curious	Calm and sweet	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Curled tail, often raised	Calm and sweet tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Difficult	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Curl or Persian or British 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 Persian or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	High: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Curl or Persian or British Shorthair?	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Curl or Persian or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Curl or Persian or British Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Curl or Persian or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Curl or Persian or British Shorthair?	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 Persian vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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American Curl vs Persian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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