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Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van" Compare Himalayan and Persian. Which is better: Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
 
 
 
Name Himalayan Persian Turkish Van
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Iran flagIran Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank33577
Reviews001
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van cat?
$1000 to $2500 $1500 to $3000 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership High High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van 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, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI 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.
 No data available Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Copper
Blue 		Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Colorpoint pattern
Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail
Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns. 		Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). 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 Himalayan, Persian and Turkish Van coats?
Long Glossy Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round 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 Short
Dense 		Short
Dense 		Fine
Short
Silky
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

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

Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Low Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium 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 Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
9-15 years 14-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van cat?
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
No
Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Persian 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, Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van?
High
Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		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

Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Quiet and sweet meows Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and gentle Good, calm and friendly Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Calm and sweet Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Energetic and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low Low High
Attention Needs Low Low Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence Low Low High
Response To Commands Low Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low High
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Low Low High
Curiosity Low Low High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Difficult Moderate
Agility Low Low High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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
Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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, Himalayan or Persian 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, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
Dependent Affectionate Agile
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Persian 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: Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van?
High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
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, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van?
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well 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, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
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.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Himalayan vs Persian vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Persian or Turkish Van?
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Himalayan or Persian 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.
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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