Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Egyptian Mau	American Shorthair
Origins	Egypt	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural
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Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair cat?	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	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair cat?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Egyptian Mau and American Shorthair coats?	Short to medium	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Green	Green Copper
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau 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, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	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.	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.

Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	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, Egyptian Mau 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	Agile	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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: Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair?	High: Egyptian Mau 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, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair?	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Egyptian Mau 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.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	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.

Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Cat	Domestic Shorthair

Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Egyptian Mau cats live longer than American Shorthair?	18-20 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair cat?	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or American Shorthair?	No Egyptian Mau 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, Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus

Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs American Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1200	$600 to $1200

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