Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Siamese	Abyssinian
Origins	United States	Thailand	Ethiopia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	12	15	10
Reviews	1	0	0
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Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bengal, Siamese and Abyssinian coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair	Shorthair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	No data available	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available	Large Pointed Wide-set

Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	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 Siamese or Abyssinian?	Active	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian?	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Siam, Thai Cat	Abys

Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	12-16 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Siamese or Abyssinian?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians 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) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease

Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Siamese vs Abyssinian cat?	$1800 to $3000	$600 to $1200	$900 to $1500

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