American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Exotic Shorthair	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	9	1	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Exotic	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair cat?	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2200	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	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 Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available	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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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	Green Copper	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair and British Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Dense	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Flat-faced	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Short and Broad	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	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	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	15-17 years	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Exotic Shorthair 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 Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Quiet and gentle meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Gentle and calm	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Gentle and calm tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Low
Protectiveness	High	Low	High
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	High	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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 Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair 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 Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Exotic Shorthair 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 Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Exotic Shorthair 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 Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward 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 Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair 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 Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	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 Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair 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 Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair 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
Dental Care	Low	No data available	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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