British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	Turkish Van	Norwegian Forest
Origins	United Kingdom	Turkey United Kingdom	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	36	77	14
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Other Names What other names do they have?	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$800 to $1200	$800 to $1500	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat What is the difference between British Longhair, Turkish Van and Norwegian Forest coats?	Dense, Straight	Semi-long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Large
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Long and Narrow	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Long, active and intelligent	Long, independent and active
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Good

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	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	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	12-15 years	12-17 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and calm meows	Energetic and loving meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, but can be independent	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and gentle	Energetic and loving	Independent and alert
Tail Behavior	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Energetic and loving tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	High
Territoriality	Moderate	High	High
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	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.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Affectionate	Agile	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Longhair 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.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest?	High: British Longhair 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.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair 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.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate

British Longhair vs Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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