American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Turkish Angora
Origins	United States	Turkey
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Group	Natural	Natural
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American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora cat?	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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora cat?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair and Turkish Angora coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair
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; most commonly seen in solid white.
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora 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.	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora?	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.

American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Ankara

American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do American Shorthair cats live longer than Turkish Angora?	15-17 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia

American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Turkish Angora cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2000

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