Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Cornish Rex	American Curl	Bengal
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	13	58	12
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Corn Rex Cat	Peter Pan of cats	Bengal Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal cat?	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $2000	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	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.
Weight Which is heavier, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.	Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Small Wide-set Curled back	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All colors and patterns	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat What is the difference between Cornish Rex, American Curl and Bengal coats?	Short Hair	Semi-long	Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Slender	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Small	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Whip-like	Curled	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Average

Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Moderate, playful and curious	Long, highly active and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Good

Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Requires attention	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Moderate	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	11-14 years	12-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal cat?	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and high-pitched meows	Soft and gentle meows	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, sociable and friendly	Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression	Lively and affectionate	Affectionate and curious	Alert and playful
Tail Behavior	Curly tail with expressive movements	Curled tail, often raised	Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	High
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Moderate	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Adaptable	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Difficult to Train: American Curl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal?	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal?	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well 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, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	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.

Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Curl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Cornish Rex or American Curl or Bengal?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

Cornish Rex vs American Curl vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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