Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Savannah	Egyptian Mau	Abyssinian
Origins	United States	Egypt	Ethiopia
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	46	61	10
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Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	Male: 12 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 20 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Savannah, Egyptian Mau and Abyssinian coats?	Short	Short to medium	Shorthair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include brown, silver, black, and black smoke.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	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 Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian 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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	Affectionate	Agile	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Savannah cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian?	High: Savannah cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau 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, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	The Savannah cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	Very dog-friendly: Savannah owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian?	Outstanding: Savannah is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	American Savannah	Pharaoh Cat	Abys

Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	17-20 years	18-20 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian cat?	The Savannah cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Savannah or Egyptian Mau or Abyssinian?	No Savannah cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau 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, Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease

Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Savannah vs Egyptian Mau vs Abyssinian cat?	$6,000to $20,000	$1000 to $1200	$900 to $1500

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