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Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora" Compare Exotic Shorthair and Oriental. Which is better: Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
 
 
 
Name Exotic Shorthair Oriental Turkish Angora
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Turkey flagTurkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank11669
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Exotic Oriental Shorthair Ankara
Price
Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora cat?
$1200 to $2200 $800 to $1500 $1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental 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, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Copper
Blue
Blue-Green 		Green Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Black
White 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. 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 Exotic Shorthair, Oriental and Turkish Angora coats?
Dense Short Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Short Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Muscular Slender
Head Shape Round Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Flat-faced Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Short and Broad Straight Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Short to moderate, calm and gentle Long, vocal and social Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct Low Low High
Protection Instincts Low Low High
Climbing Ability Low High High
Jumping Ability Moderate Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Poor Good

Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber Low fat, high fiber High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Low Low
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
12-15 years 12-14 years 15-18 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora cat?
The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
No
Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora?
High
Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Orientals 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 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Hard

Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and gentle meows Loud and talkative Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, very social and playful Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression Gentle and calm Vocal and affectionate Graceful and active
Tail Behavior Gentle and calm tail movements Vocal and affectionate tail movements Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Moderate High
Attention Needs Low High High
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence Low High High
Response To Commands Low High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low High High
Curiosity Low High High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High High
Aggression Level Low Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility Low High High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
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, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
Affectionate Energetic Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Oriental 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: Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora?
High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Oriental 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, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora?
Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental 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, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Exotic Shorthair vs Oriental vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental Care No data available High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental or Turkish Angora?
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 Oriental coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or Oriental 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.
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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