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Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal" Compare Egyptian Mau and Toyger. Which is better: Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
 
 
 
Name Egyptian Mau Toyger Bengal
OriginsEgypt flagEgypt United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Crossbreed
Popularity Rank614412
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pharaoh Cat Toyger Cat Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal cat?
$1000 to $1200 $2000 to $3500 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA) The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal 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.
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 Toyger or Bengal?
Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Substantial
Toyger are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Gold
Copper 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke. Bold, dark, and uniform broken vertical stripes on a bright orange background, mimicking the coat pattern of a tiger. Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, Toyger and Bengal coats?
Short to medium Short Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Robust 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 Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Fine
Short
Silky 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Sturdy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Moderate Sleep Average

Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

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

Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, wet food High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Very high 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 High
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
18-20 years 12-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal cat?
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
The Toyger cat has a very high energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
No
Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Toyger 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, Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Toygers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Heart Murmurs 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Hot Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and melodious meows Playful and friendly meows Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys company of other pets Good, playful and friendly Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression Graceful and alert Playful and friendly Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Graceful and alert tail movements Playful and friendly tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts High High High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness High High High
Territoriality High High High
Independence High High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate High Moderate
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 ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Toyger are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal 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.
Difficult to Train: Toyger 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, Egyptian Mau or Toyger 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, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
Agile Playful Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Toyger 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: Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal?
High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Toyger 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, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Toyger cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Toyger 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, Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal?
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Toyger is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Egyptian Mau or Toyger or Bengal?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Egyptian Mau vs Toyger vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

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

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