American Shorthair vs Toyger Cat Breed Comparison

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

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Toyger 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Toyger cat?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair and Toyger coats?	Short Hair	Short
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Bold, dark, and uniform broken vertical stripes on a bright orange background, mimicking the coat pattern of a tiger.
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

American Shorthair vs Toyger Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Toyger?	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 Toyger coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Toyger?	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.

American Shorthair vs Toyger Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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: Toyger 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 Toyger?	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 Toyger?	Active	Playful
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toyger cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Toyger?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Toyger 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 Toyger?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Toyger cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Toyger?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Toyger owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Toyger?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Toyger is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Toyger?	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 Toyger?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Toyger?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

American Shorthair vs Toyger Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Toyger Cat

American Shorthair vs Toyger Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do American Shorthair cats live longer than Toyger?	15-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Toyger cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Toyger cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Toyger?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Toyger cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Toyger?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Toygers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Heart Murmurs

American Shorthair vs Toyger Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Toyger cat?	$600 to $1200	$2000 to $3500

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