Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Chartreux	Norwegian Forest	British Shorthair
Origins	France	Norway	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	68	14	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair cat?	$1500 to $2000	$900 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 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 Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Chartreux, Norwegian Forest and British Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Hooded	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, calm and observant	Long, independent and active	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	High	High	High
Protection Instincts	High	High	High
Climbing Ability	Low	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Moderate

Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Independent	Active High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	12-15 years	12-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair cat?	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	No Chartreux 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.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Struvite Crystals	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Quiet and observant	Independent and alert	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Slow swaying when calm	Independent and alert tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Sweet	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Chartreux 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.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair?	High: Chartreux 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.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Chartreux 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.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair?	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Chartreux or Norwegian Forest or British Shorthair?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Chartreux vs Norwegian Forest vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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