Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	American Curl	Sphynx
Origins	Iran	United States	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	5	58	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Peter Pan of cats	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1000 to $2000	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	No data available	Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Small Wide-set Curled back	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Gold Copper	Green Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	All colors and patterns	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Persian, American Curl and Sphynx coats?	Glossy	Semi-long	Hairless
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Slender	Muscular
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	Oval	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Small	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Curled	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Moderate Sleep

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Moderate, playful and curious	Long, social and energetic
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Moderate	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	14-15 years	12-16 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx?	High Persians 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) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and gentle meows	Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, sociable and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Affectionate and curious	Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Curled tail, often raised	Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Curious Interactive Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Low	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Adaptable	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Difficult to Train: American Curl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx 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, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	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, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Loyal
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx?	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or American Curl or Sphynx?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

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

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Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Persian vs American Curl vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

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