Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Colorpoint Shorthair	Norwegian Forest	Egyptian Mau
Origins	United States	Norway	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	65	14	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Colorpoint	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$600 to $800	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Colorpoint Shorthair have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Pointed pattern in a variety of colors, such as seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, and cream.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Colorpoint Shorthair, Norwegian Forest and Egyptian Mau coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Long	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	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	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

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

Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming Vocal	Active High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	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	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	12-16 years	12-16 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Colorpoint Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Yes Colorpoint Shorthair cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?	High Colorpoint Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Quiet and infrequent meows	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and interactive	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Vocal and loving	Independent and alert	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Elegant tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	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	Moderate
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 ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Colorpoint Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	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, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Affectionate	Sweet	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Colorpoint Shorthair 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.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Colorpoint Shorthair 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.	High: Egyptian Mau 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 Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	The Colorpoint Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Dog-friendly: Colorpoint Shorthair cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?	Smart: Colorpoint Shorthair's has great intelligence.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	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, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Colorpoint Shorthair vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Colorpoint Shorthair coat in good condition.	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 Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Colorpoint Shorthair or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	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.

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