American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Manx	Oriental
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	9	60	16
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Manks, Stubbin, Rumpy	Oriental Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental cat?	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Manx and Oriental coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Wide-set	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Short and Broad	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, playful and gentle	Long, vocal and social
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Poor

American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	15-17 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Manx cat has a very high energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Manx cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Spinal Dysraphism Arthritis Manx Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Quiet and gentle meows	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, social and friendly	Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Loyal and playful	Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Playful and agile tail movements	Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	High	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
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.	Active Adventurer. Manx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Oriental 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: Manx 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: Oriental 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 Manx or Oriental?	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 Manx or Oriental?	Active	Easy Going	Energetic
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Manx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Manx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Oriental 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 Manx or Oriental?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Manx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Manx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Manx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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 Shorthair or Manx or Oriental?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

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

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American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

American Shorthair vs Manx vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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