Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Egyptian Mau	Somali	Turkish Angora
Origins	Egypt	Somalia	Turkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	61	62	69
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pharaoh Cat	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	Ankara
Price Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora cat?	$1000 to $1200	$1000 to $1500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available	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.	Semi-foreign Somali have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora 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	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	No data available	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, Somali and Turkish Angora coats?	Short to medium	Long Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Slender
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	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Average

Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

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

Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	Balanced diet	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	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	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	18-20 years	12-16 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and melodious meows	Soft and gentle meows	Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys company of other pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Graceful and alert	Active and playful	Graceful and active
Tail Behavior	Graceful and alert tail movements	Active and playful tail movements	Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Challenging to Train: Somali cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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 Somali or Turkish Angora?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	Agile	Mischievous	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora?	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Angora 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 Somali or Turkish Angora?	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora?	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	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 Somali or Turkish Angora?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Egyptian Mau or Somali or Turkish Angora?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

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

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Egyptian Mau vs Somali vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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