Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Colorpoint Shorthair	California Spangled	Cheetoh
Origins	United States	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	65	56	42
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Colorpoint	Spangle	Cheetoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh cat?	$600 to $800	$1000 to $2500	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 10 - 13 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Colorpoint Shorthair have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign California Spangled have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Cheetoh are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold	Green Yellow
Hair Color and Pattern	Pointed pattern in a variety of colors, such as seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, and cream.	Spotted patterns in various colors, including silver, blue, and brown.	Spotted patterns in various colors, including black, brown, silver, and snow.
Coat What is the difference between Colorpoint Shorthair, California Spangled and Cheetoh coats?	Short Hair	Short	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Slender	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and vocal	Long, active and alert	Long, playful and energetic
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming Vocal	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, frequent meals	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	12-16 years	10-14 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh cat?	The Colorpoint Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The California Spangled cat has a very high energy level.	The Cheetoh cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Yes Colorpoint Shorthair cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes California Spangled cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Cheetoh cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh?	High Colorpoint Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Variety of vocalizations	Moderate to loud meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and interactive	Good, but may prefer being the only pet	Good, active and social
Facial Expression	Vocal and loving	Energetic and intelligent	Wild-looking and playful
Tail Behavior	Elegant tail movements	Active tail movements	Playful and quick tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	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	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Low	High
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Colorpoint Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. California Spangled are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Cheetoh are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Colorpoint Shorthair 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: California Spangled 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: Cheetoh 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, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Colorpoint Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	California Spangled cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cheetoh cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh?	High: Colorpoint Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: California Spangled cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Cheetoh cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	The Colorpoint Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The California Spangled cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cheetoh cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Dog-friendly: Colorpoint Shorthair cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: California Spangled owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Cheetoh owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh?	Smart: Colorpoint Shorthair's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: California Spangled is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cheetoh is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Colorpoint Shorthair vs California Spangled vs Cheetoh Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Colorpoint Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the California Spangled coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cheetoh coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Colorpoint Shorthair or California Spangled or Cheetoh?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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