Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Himalayan	Turkish Angora	American Shorthair
Origins	United States United Kingdom	Turkey	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Ankara	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2500	$1000 to $2000	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Blue	Green Copper
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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Himalayan, Turkish Angora and American Shorthair coats?	Long	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Long and Narrow	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low fat	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	9-15 years	15-18 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair cat?	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	No Himalayan 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.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair?	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and infrequent meows	Graceful and active meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and gentle	Good, social and friendly	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Sweet and gentle	Graceful and active	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Graceful and active tail movements	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	High
Attention Needs	Low	High	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	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 Curious Playful	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Moderate
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	High
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	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.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair 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.	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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair 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, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	Dependent	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Himalayan 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.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair?	High: Himalayan 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.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair?	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair 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 Care	High	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American Shorthair?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or American 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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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