Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	British Shorthair	Australian Mist
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	Australia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	16	3	52
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Spotted Mist
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist cat?	$800 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$700 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Australian National Cats Inc (ANCATS) Australian Cat Federation (ACF)

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist 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, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Australian Mist have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted or marbled patterns in shades of brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, caramel, gold, peach, and apricot.
Coat What is the difference between Oriental, British Shorthair and Australian Mist coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and social	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, enjoys interactive play
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Moderate

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	12-14 years	12-17 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Australian Mist cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Australian Mist cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Soft and gentle meows	Soft purrs and meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and playful	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Vocal and affectionate	Calm and easygoing	Affectionate and gentle
Tail Behavior	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Australian Mist are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Difficult to Train: Australian Mist 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, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Energetic	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Mist cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist?	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Australian Mist cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Australian Mist cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Australian Mist owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Australian Mist's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or British Shorthair or Australian Mist?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Oriental vs British Shorthair vs Australian Mist Grooming Comparison

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

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