Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	American Shorthair	Manx
Origins	Thailand	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	15	9	60
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Domestic Shorthair	Manks, Stubbin, Rumpy
Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx cat?	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx 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, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	No data available	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Green Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Siamese, American Shorthair and Manx coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Round	Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and attentive	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, playful and gentle
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Moderate

Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	12-15 years	15-17 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Manx cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Manx cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Spinal Dysraphism Arthritis Manx Syndrome
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Very loud and talkative	Moderate meowing	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and interactive	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Vocal and social	Calm and adaptable	Loyal and playful
Tail Behavior	Vocal and social tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Playful and agile tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	High	High	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Manx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Difficult to Train: Manx 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, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	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, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Active	Active	Easy Going
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Manx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx?	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Manx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Manx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Manx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Manx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	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, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Siamese vs American Shorthair vs Manx Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Manx cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siamese or American Shorthair or Manx?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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