Oriental vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	Bengal
Origins	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	16	12
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Oriental vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or Bengal 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Oriental or Bengal cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Oriental and Bengal coats?	Short Hair	Sleek, Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Oriental vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Bengal?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Bengal?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Oriental vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Bengal?	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, Oriental or Bengal?	Energetic	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Bengal?	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Bengal?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Bengal?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or Bengal?	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, Oriental or Bengal?	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, Oriental or Bengal?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Oriental vs Bengal Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Bengal Cat

Oriental vs Bengal Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Oriental cats live longer than Bengal?	12-14 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Bengal cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Bengal?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Bengal?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Oriental vs Bengal Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Bengal cat?	$800 to $1500	$1800 to $3000

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