British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	American Wirehair	American Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United States
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British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair 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	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, American Wirehair and American Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Medium Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Green Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Difficult to Train: American Wirehair 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: American Shorthair 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 Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Wirehair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: American Wirehair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Wirehair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Wirehair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: American Wirehair's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	No data available	Domestic Shorthair

British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	12-17 years	14-18 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The American Wirehair cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or American Wirehair or American Shorthair?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Wirehair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Heartworm	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus

British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs American Wirehair vs American Shorthair cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$800 to $1200	$600 to $1200

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