Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Egyptian Mau	British Shorthair	Turkish Van
Origins	Egypt	United Kingdom	Turkey United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	61	3	77
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van cat?	$1000 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Gold Blue
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.	Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.
Coat What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, British Shorthair and Turkish Van coats?	Short to medium	Short Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, alert and active	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, active and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	High	High	High
Protection Instincts	High	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Good

Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Low maintenance Independent	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	18-20 years	12-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van cat?	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Hard

Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and melodious meows	Soft and gentle meows	Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys company of other pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression	Graceful and alert	Calm and easygoing	Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior	Graceful and alert tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Energetic and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Difficult to Train: Turkish Van 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, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	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, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	Agile	Affectionate	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van?	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Turkish Van 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 British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van?	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Egyptian Mau or British Shorthair or Turkish Van?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Egyptian Mau vs British Shorthair vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

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

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