Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Norwegian Forest	American Shorthair	Arabian Mau
Origins	Norway	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	14	9	47
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Domestic Shorthair	Alley cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$500 to $800
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	World Cat Federation (WCF) Emirates Feline Federation (EFF)

Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 16 pounds, Female: 8 - 14 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Arabian Mau have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green Copper	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Norwegian Forest, American Shorthair and Arabian Mau coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Large	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, independent and active	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, active and alert
Guarding Instinct	High	High	High
Protection Instincts	High	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Moderate

Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active High grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Active Independent Requires exercise
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Natural breed, easy to maintain
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, raw diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	12-16 years	15-17 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau cat?	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Arabian Mau cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Arabian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau?	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Moderate meowing	Loud and frequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, adaptable and friendly	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Moderate, can be territorial
Facial Expression	Independent and alert	Calm and adaptable	Friendly and loyal
Tail Behavior	Independent and alert tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Swishes tail when hunting
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	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. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Arabian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair 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: Arabian Mau 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, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	Sweet	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Arabian Mau cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau?	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Arabian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Arabian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Arabian Mau owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau?	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Arabian Mau cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Norwegian Forest or American Shorthair or Arabian Mau?	Moderate	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Norwegian Forest vs American Shorthair vs Arabian Mau Grooming Comparison

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

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