Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Exotic Shorthair	California Spangled
Origins	United States	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	12	1	56
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Exotic	Spangle
Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1200 to $2200	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 10 - 13 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign California Spangled 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	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Gold
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Spotted patterns in various colors, including silver, blue, and brown.
Coat What is the difference between Bengal, Exotic Shorthair and California Spangled coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Dense	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Slender	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Flat-faced	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Short and Broad	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly active and curious	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, active and alert
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	High
Protection Instincts	High	Low	High
Climbing Ability	High	Low	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Good

Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, frequent meals
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Very high sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Low	High
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	12-16 years	12-15 years	10-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The California Spangled cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Yes Bengal 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.	Yes California Spangled cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Variety of vocalizations
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but may be dominant	Good, calm and friendly	Good, but may prefer being the only pet
Facial Expression	Alert and playful	Gentle and calm	Energetic and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Quick tail flicks when excited	Gentle and calm tail movements	Active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	High
Attention Needs	High	Low	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	High
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Low	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. California Spangled 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.	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.	Difficult to Train: California Spangled 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, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal 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.	California Spangled cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled?	High: Bengal 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.	High: California Spangled cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The California Spangled cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: California Spangled owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: California Spangled is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bengal vs Exotic Shorthair vs California Spangled 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	No data available	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the California Spangled coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Exotic Shorthair or California Spangled?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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