American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Egyptian Mau	American Longhair
Origins	United States	Egypt	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	9	61	80
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Pharaoh Cat	American Coon
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1200	$800 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) International Cat Association (TICA)

American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair 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 Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial American Longhair are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Wide at the base Tapering to a rounded tip Set wide apart on the head
Eye Color	Green Copper	Green	Gold Green Copper Blue Hazel Odd-eyed (one eye of one color and the other of a different color)
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	The coat can be of any color or pattern. Gray and silver tabby colors are common. Nose leather and paw pad colors usually match the coat colors.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Egyptian Mau and American Longhair coats?	Short Hair	Short to medium	Thick Double
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Average

American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, alert and active	Short to moderate, easily distracted
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Moderate

American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Moderate
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	15-17 years	18-20 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The American Longhair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (FHC) Dental Issues
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Moderate
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Soft and melodious meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, enjoys company of other pets	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Graceful and alert	Gentle and loving
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Graceful and alert tail movements	Gentle swaying when relaxed
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Moderate
Territoriality	High	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	High	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Playful
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Longhair 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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Average Trainability: American Longhair 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 Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	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 Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	Active	Agile	Easy Going Playful Sociable Inquisitive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	American Longhair cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Longhair 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 Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Smart: American Longhair's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	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 Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	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.	Moderate

American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau vs American Longhair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	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 Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau or American Longhair?	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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