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Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian" Compare Khao Manee and Turkish Angora. Which is better: Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Khao Manee Turkish Angora Persian
OriginsThailand flagThailand Turkey flagTurkey Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank66695
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand Ankara Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?
$5000 to $10000 $1000 to $2000 $1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate 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

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

Size
Which is bigger, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.
 No data available
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Blue
Odd 		Gold
Blue 		Copper
Blue
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. 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 Khao Manee, Turkish Angora and Persian coats?
Short Hair 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 Straight Long and Narrow Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Active
Less Sleep

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Easy to breed, healthy and robust Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high protein High protein, low fat High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
10-12 years 15-18 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?
The Khao Manee cat has an average 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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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
Persian 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 Persian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians 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 		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

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and affectionate sounds Graceful and active meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys other pets' company Good, social and friendly Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Playful and affectionate Graceful and active Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Playful and affectionate tail movements Graceful and active tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High Low
Attention Needs Moderate High Low
Protectiveness Moderate High Low
Territoriality Moderate High Low
Independence High High Low
Response To Commands High High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High Low
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High High Low
Curiosity High High Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior High High Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Difficult
Agility High High Low
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.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
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, Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Active Affectionate Affectionate
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.
Persian 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 Persian?
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: Persian 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 Persian?
The Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian?
Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.
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, Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee 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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
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.

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Grooming Comparison

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