Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	American Shorthair	Egyptian Mau
Origins	United States	United States	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	12	9	61
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Domestic Shorthair	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$1800 to $3000	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	High	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green Copper	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Bengal, American Shorthair and Egyptian Mau coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy
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	Average	Calm More Sleep	Average

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly active and curious	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, alert and active
Guarding Instinct	High	High	High
Protection Instincts	High	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Good

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Low maintenance Independent	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Very high sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	12-16 years	15-17 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows	Moderate meowing	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but may be dominant	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Alert and playful	Calm and adaptable	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Quick tail flicks when excited	Flicks tail when curious	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	Low	High
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Active	Active	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	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 Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or American Shorthair or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Bengal vs American Shorthair vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

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