Bengal vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Persian
Origins	United States	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	12	5
Reviews	1	0
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Bengal vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Persian 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Persian cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bengal and Persian coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Eye Color	Gold Green	Copper Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded

Bengal vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Persian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Persian?	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.

Bengal vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Challenging to Train: Persian 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 Persian?	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 Persian?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Persian?	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Persian?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Persian?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Persian?	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 Persian?	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 Persian?	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 Persian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi

Bengal vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Bengal cats live longer than Persian?	12-16 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Persian cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Persian?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Persian?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Bengal vs Persian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Persian cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1500 to $3000

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Someone
Feb 19, 2023, 12:41:40 PM:
Don't agree as my friends have a bengal and never is friendly it always bites and scratches.I have a persian and ever since it was a baby it lived with dogs in the house peacfully and they don't bite a single bit