Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Exotic Shorthair	Abyssinian
Origins	Iran	United States	Ethiopia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	5	1	10
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Exotic	Abys
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1200 to $2200	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	High	High	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	No data available	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Gold Green
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).	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Coat What is the difference between Persian, Exotic Shorthair and Abyssinian coats?	Glossy	Dense	Shorthair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Short
Musculature	Muscular	Slender	Lean
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Flat-faced	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, focused and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Low	Low	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	14-15 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet meows and chirps
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Generally good, enjoys companionship
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Gentle and calm	Alert and curious
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements	Flicks tail when excited
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	High
Attention Needs	Low	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	Low	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Interactive
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian 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, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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 Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian?	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	No data available	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Abyssinian?	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.	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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Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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