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Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian" Compare Himalayan and Turkish Angora. Which is better: Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Himalayan Turkish Angora Persian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Turkey flagTurkey Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank33695
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy Ankara Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?
$1000 to $2500 $1000 to $2000 $1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate High
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) 		No data available

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

Size
Which is bigger, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian 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 Persian?
Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.
 No data available
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Blue Gold
Blue 		Copper
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. 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. 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).
Coat
What is the difference between Himalayan, Turkish Angora and Persian coats?
Long Long Hair Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Slender Muscular
Head Shape Round Triangular Flat-faced
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 Long and Narrow Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Silky
Long 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Active
Less Sleep

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, low fat High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Low High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High Low
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 Persian?
9-15 years 15-18 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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
Persian 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 Persian?
High
Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Temperate Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Hard Medium

Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Graceful and active meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and gentle Good, social and friendly Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Graceful and active Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Graceful and active tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Low
Attention Needs Low High Low
Protectiveness Low High Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Low High Low
Response To Commands Low High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low High Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Moderate Difficult
Agility Low High Low
Travel Compatibility Medium Low 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
Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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 Persian?
Dependent Affectionate Affectionate
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.
Persian 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 Persian?
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: Persian 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 Persian?
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Himalayan vs Turkish Angora vs Persian?
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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 Persian?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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 Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Himalayan or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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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