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Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau" Compare Bengal and Norwegian Forest. Which is better: Bengal or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
 
 
 
Name Bengal Norwegian Forest Egyptian Mau
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Norway flagNorway Egypt flagEgypt
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank121461
Reviews100
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bengal Cat Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie Pharaoh Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau cat?
$1800 to $3000 $900 to $1500 $1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
Norwegian Forest Cat Club
Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bengal or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Substantial
Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
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
Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Pointed
Medium
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green
Gold
Green
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue. All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns. Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat
What is the difference between Bengal, Norwegian Forest and Egyptian Mau coats?
Sleek, Glossy Long Hair Short to medium
Leg Lenght Medium Large Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Robust Muscular Solid
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled
Silky
Long
Short
Shaggy
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine
Robust Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep
Average

Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly active and curious Long, independent and active 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 Good Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Good Good

Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Active
High grooming
Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, low carbs High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate 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
Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, 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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
12-16 years 12-16 years 18-20 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau cat?
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Norwegian Forests 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)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hip Dysplasia
Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Hot Cold Hot
Cold Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Quiet and infrequent meows Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but may be dominant Good, adaptable and friendly Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression Alert and playful Independent and alert Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior Quick tail flicks when excited Independent and alert tail movements Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High High
Attention Needs High Moderate 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
Active
Curious
Playful
Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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.
Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
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: Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Bengal or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
Active Sweet Agile
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?
High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bengal or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bengal or Norwegian Forest 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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Bengal vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

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

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