Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Munchkin	Norwegian Forest	Egyptian Mau
Origins	United States	Norway	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	55	14	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sausage Cat	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$1000 to $2000	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	All Colors	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Munchkin, Norwegian Forest and Egyptian Mau coats?	Long	Long Hair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	No data available	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Short and Stubby	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

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

Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Special care for legs	Active High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	10-15 years	12-16 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	No Munchkin 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.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Lordosis Pectus Excavatum	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Medium

Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and gentle meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys companionship	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Playful and outgoing	Independent and alert	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Playful and outgoing tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	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. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Munchkin 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: Norwegian Forest 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: Egyptian Mau 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, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	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, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Agile	Sweet	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Munchkin 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.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Munchkin 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.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Munchkin 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.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau?	Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Munchkin or Norwegian Forest or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Moderate	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Munchkin vs Norwegian Forest vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

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

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