Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Egyptian Mau	Bengal	Abyssinian
Origins	Egypt	United States	Ethiopia
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	61	12	10
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Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian 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.	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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, Bengal and Abyssinian coats?	Short to medium	Sleek, Glossy	Shorthair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian 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.	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian 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, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	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, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	Agile	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian?	High: Egyptian Mau 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.	High: Abyssinian 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 Bengal or Abyssinian?	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian?	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Cat	Bengal Cat	Abys

Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	18-20 years	12-16 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian cat?	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Bengal or Abyssinian?	No Egyptian Mau 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.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease

Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Bengal vs Abyssinian cat?	$1000 to $1200	$1800 to $3000	$900 to $1500

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