Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Somali	Turkish Van
Origins	Russia	Somalia	Turkey United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	22	62	77
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	Turkish Cat, Swimming cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van cat?	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1500	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Somali have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	No data available	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	No data available	Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico.
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, Somali and Turkish Van coats?	Semi-long	Long Hair	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Slender	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Moderate Sleep

Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Long, active and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Good

Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	12-15 years	12-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Soft and gentle meows	Energetic and loving meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, playful and friendly	Good, but can be independent
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Active and playful	Energetic and loving
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Active and playful tail movements	Energetic and loving tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Challenging to Train: Somali cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Difficult to Train: Turkish Van 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, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Curious	Mischievous	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	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.

Siberian vs Somali vs Turkish Van Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Van coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Somali or Turkish Van?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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