American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Australian Mist	Bengal
Origins	United States	Australia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	9	52	12
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Spotted Mist	Bengal Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal cat?	$600 to $1200	$700 to $1000	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Low	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Australian National Cats Inc (ANCATS) Australian Cat Federation (ACF)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal 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.	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 Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Australian Mist have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted or marbled patterns in shades of brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, caramel, gold, peach, and apricot.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Australian Mist and Bengal coats?	Short Hair	Short	Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Large and Prominent	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Average

American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, enjoys interactive play	Long, highly active and curious
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Good

American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	15-17 years	12-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Australian Mist cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Australian Mist 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 Shorthair vs Australian Mist 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) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Soft purrs and meows	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Affectionate and gentle	Alert and playful
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Gentle tail movements	Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	High	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Australian Mist are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Difficult to Train: Australian Mist cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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 Shorthair or Australian Mist 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 Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	Active	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Mist 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 Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Australian Mist cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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 Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Australian Mist cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Australian Mist 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 Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Australian Mist's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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 Australian Mist or Bengal?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Australian Mist or Bengal?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Shorthair vs Australian Mist vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

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

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