Bengal vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Turkish Van
Origins	United States	Turkey United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
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Bengal vs Turkish Van Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Turkish Van 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Turkish Van cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bengal and Turkish Van coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Bengal vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Turkish Van?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Turkish Van?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Bengal vs Turkish Van 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.	Difficult to Train: Turkish Van 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 Turkish Van?	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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Bengal or Turkish Van?	Active	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Turkish Van?	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Turkish Van?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Turkish Van?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Turkish Van?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Turkish Van?	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 Turkish Van?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Bengal or Turkish Van?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Bengal vs Turkish Van Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat

Bengal vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Bengal cats live longer than Turkish Van?	12-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Turkish Van cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Turkish Van?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Turkish Van?	High Bengals 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) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia

Bengal vs Turkish Van Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Turkish Van cat?	$1800 to $3000	$800 to $1500

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