Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Khao Manee	Turkish Angora	Norwegian Forest
Origins	Thailand	Turkey	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	66	69	14
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand	Ankara	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price Which one is cheaper, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$5000 to $10000	$1000 to $2000	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
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)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest cat?	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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Khao Manee have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue Odd	Gold Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid white coat Some may have faint spots or shading.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Khao Manee, Turkish Angora and Norwegian Forest coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Large
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	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	Straight	Long and Narrow	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, curious and social	Moderate, playful and intelligent	Long, independent and active
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Good

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active High grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low fat	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	10-12 years	15-18 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	No Khao Manee 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 Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate sounds	Graceful and active meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys other pets' company	Good, social and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Playful and affectionate	Graceful and active	Independent and alert
Tail Behavior	Playful and affectionate tail movements	Graceful and active tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	High
Territoriality	Moderate	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	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	Active Adventurer. Khao Manee are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Khao Manee cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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: Norwegian Forest 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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Active	Affectionate	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Khao Manee cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest?	Average to High: Khao Manee cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	The Khao Manee cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Dog-friendly: Khao Manee cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest?	Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Moderate

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Khao Manee coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Norwegian Forest?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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