American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Thai	Exotic Shorthair
Origins	United States	Thailand	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	9	24	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Old-Style Siamese, Traditional Siamese, Classic Siamese, Wichien Maat, Applehead	Exotic
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	$600 to $1200	$500 to $1,500	$1200 to $2200
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	No data available

American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Thai have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Blue	Copper Blue Blue-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, though the classic seal point is the most recognized.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Thai and Exotic Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Soft, Silky	Dense
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Flat-faced
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	15-17 years	15-20 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Thai cat has a very high energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Thai cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Social and talkative	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, social and playful	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Social and vocal	Gentle and calm
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Social and vocal tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	High	Low
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	High	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
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. Thai are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Average Trainability: Thai 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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic 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 Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	Active	Intelligent, Affectionate, Playful, Vocal	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Thai 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Thai 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Thai cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Thai cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Thai vs Exotic Shorthair?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Thai is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Thai vs Exotic Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	No data available
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic Shorthair?	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 Thai coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Thai or Exotic 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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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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