American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Polydactyl	American Shorthair	American Wirehair
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hemingway Cat, Mitten Cat, Mitten Kitten, Extra-Toed Cat, Six-Toed Cat, Big-Foot Cat	Domestic Shorthair	No data available
Price Which one is cheaper, American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair cat?	$1000 to $1300	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) International Cat Association (TICA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair 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 Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial American Polydactyl are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-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	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between American Polydactyl, American Shorthair and American Wirehair coats?	Long	Short Hair	Medium Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Variable	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Variable	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Variable	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Variable	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair Special Abilities Comparison

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

American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Extra grooming for paws	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Rare grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, raw diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	14-16 years	15-17 years	14-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair cat?	The American Polydactyl cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The American Wirehair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	No American Polydactyl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Wirehair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Heartworm
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Variety of soft sounds	Moderate meowing	Quiet and calm meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and adaptable	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, gets along with other pets
Facial Expression	Distinctive and alert	Calm and adaptable	Active and curious
Tail Behavior	Unique movements due to extra toes	Flicks tail when curious	Quick movements when playing
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. American Polydactyl are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Wirehair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: American Polydactyl 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.	Difficult to Train: American Wirehair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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 Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Polydactyl 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.	American Wirehair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair?	High: American Polydactyl 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.	High: American Wirehair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	The American Polydactyl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Wirehair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	Very dog-friendly: American Polydactyl 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.	Very dog-friendly: American Wirehair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair?	Smart: American Polydactyl's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: American Wirehair's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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 Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

American Polydactyl vs American Shorthair vs American Wirehair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Polydactyl 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the American Wirehair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Polydactyl or American Shorthair or American Wirehair?	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.	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.

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