American Shorthair vs Savannah Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Savannah
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
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American Shorthair vs Savannah Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Savannah cat?	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 Savannah cat?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby	Semi-foreign
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair and Savannah coats?	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium

American Shorthair vs Savannah Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Savannah?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Savannah cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Savannah?	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.

American Shorthair vs Savannah Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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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: Savannah cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Savannah?	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 Savannah?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Savannah cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Savannah?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Savannah 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 Savannah?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Savannah?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Savannah owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Savannah?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Savannah?	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 Savannah?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Savannah?	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 Savannah Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	American Savannah

American Shorthair vs Savannah Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do American Shorthair cats live longer than Savannah?	15-17 years	17-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Savannah cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Savannah?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Savannah cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Savannah?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

American Shorthair vs Savannah Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Savannah cat?	$600 to $1200	$6,000to $20,000
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available

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