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American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian" Compare American Shorthair and Siamese. Which is better: American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name American Shorthair Siamese Siberian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank91522
Reviews001
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Domestic Shorthair Siam, Thai Cat Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian cat?
$600 to $1200 $600 to $1200 $1200 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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian 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 Siamese or Siberian?
Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceAverage 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.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		No data available Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Green
Copper 		No data available Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more. No data available All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between American Shorthair, Siamese and Siberian coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Muscular Robust
Head Shape Round Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Slanted Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Calm
More Sleep

American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, focused on play and hunting Long, vocal and attentive Long, loyal and affectionate
Guarding Instinct High Moderate High
Protection Instincts High Moderate High
Climbing Ability High High High
Jumping Ability Good Excellent Good
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Poor Good

American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Easy to breed, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, raw diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate High
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
15-17 years 12-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian cat?
The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
No
American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Diabetes Mellitus 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Hot Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Moderate meowing Very loud and talkative Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, enjoys other pets' company Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Calm and adaptable Vocal and social Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Flicks tail when curious Vocal and social tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High High
Attention Needs Low High Moderate
Protectiveness High Moderate High
Territoriality High High High
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Curious
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level High Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian 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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Average Trainability: Siberian 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 Siamese or Siberian?
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 Siamese or Siberian?
Active Active Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian?
High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Siberian 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 Siamese or Siberian?
The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian?
Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Shorthair vs Siamese vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Siamese or Siberian?
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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