Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Exotic Shorthair	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
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Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair 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.
Bite Force	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair cat?	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Exotic Shorthair and British Shorthair coats?	Dense	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	No data available	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or British 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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Exotic Shorthair or British 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, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Exotic Shorthair 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	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.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	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.

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Exotic	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Exotic Shorthair cats live longer than British Shorthair?	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair cat?	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or British Shorthair?	No Exotic Shorthair 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs British Shorthair cat?	$1200 to $2200	$1,500 to $3,000

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