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Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van" Compare Khao Manee and Turkish Angora. Which is better: Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
 
 
 
Name Khao Manee Turkish Angora Turkish Van
OriginsThailand flagThailand Turkey flagTurkey Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank666977
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand Ankara Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van cat?
$5000 to $10000 $1000 to $2000 $800 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) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van 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 Turkish Van?
Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue
Odd 		Gold
Blue 		Gold
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. 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 Khao Manee, Turkish Angora and Turkish Van coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
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 Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Silky
Long 		Fine
Short
Silky
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 Moderate Sleep

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

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

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Easy to breed, healthy and robust Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high protein High protein, low fat High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
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 		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 Turkish Van?
10-12 years 15-18 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van cat?
The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
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
Turkish Van 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 Turkish Van?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Temperate Cold Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Hard Hard

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and affectionate sounds Graceful and active meows Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys other pets' company Good, social and friendly Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression Playful and affectionate Graceful and active Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior Playful and affectionate tail movements Graceful and active tail movements Energetic and loving 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 Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low 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
Active Adventurer. Khao Manee are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
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, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
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 Turkish Van?
Active Affectionate Agile
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.
Turkish Van 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 Turkish Van?
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: Turkish Van 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 Turkish Van?
The Khao Manee cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
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: Turkish Van 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 Turkish Van?
Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
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 Turkish Van?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Khao Manee vs Turkish Angora vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
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.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Khao Manee or Turkish Angora or Turkish Van?
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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