Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Exotic Shorthair	Sphynx
Origins	Iran	United States	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	5	1	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Exotic	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1200 to $2200	$1800 to $3000
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 Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx 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.	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 Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 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) Sphynx 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	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).	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	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, Exotic Shorthair and Sphynx coats?	Glossy	Dense	Hairless
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Slender	Muscular
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	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small to 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	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	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	14-15 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	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.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx?	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.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Loud and energetic sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Gentle and calm	Outgoing and energetic
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements	Outgoing and energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
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	Curious Interactive Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	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.	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.	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 Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair 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.	Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx?	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: 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 Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	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 Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	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 Sphynx?	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.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Persian vs Exotic Shorthair vs Sphynx 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 Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	No data available	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Exotic Shorthair or Sphynx?	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 Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian or Exotic Shorthair 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.	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 Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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