American Shorthair vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Abyssinian
Origins	United States	Ethiopia
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	9	10
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American Shorthair vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Abyssinian 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Abyssinian cat?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair and Abyssinian coats?	Short Hair	Shorthair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

American Shorthair vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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 Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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.

American Shorthair vs Abyssinian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian 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 Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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 Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Abyssinian?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Abyssinian?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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 Shorthair vs Abyssinian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Abys

American Shorthair vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do American Shorthair cats live longer than Abyssinian?	15-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Abyssinian cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Abyssinian?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Abyssinian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease

American Shorthair vs Abyssinian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Abyssinian cat?	$600 to $1200	$900 to $1500

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