Savannah vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Savannah	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
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Savannah vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Savannah or British Shorthair cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Savannah or British Shorthair cat?	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Savannah and British Shorthair coats?	Short	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Savannah vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Savannah or British Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Savannah cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Savannah or British Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Savannah vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Savannah cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Savannah or British Shorthair?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Savannah or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Savannah 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Savannah vs British Shorthair?	High: Savannah cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Savannah or British Shorthair?	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Savannah or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Savannah 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Savannah vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Savannah or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Savannah or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Savannah or British Shorthair?	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.

Savannah vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	American Savannah	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Savannah vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Savannah cats live longer than British Shorthair?	17-20 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Savannah vs British Shorthair cat?	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Savannah or British Shorthair?	No Savannah cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Savannah vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Savannah vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Savannah vs British Shorthair cat?	$6,000to $20,000	$1,500 to $3,000

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