Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Somali	Abyssinian	Egyptian Mau
Origins	Somalia	Ethiopia	Egypt
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	62	10	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	Abys	Pharaoh Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$1000 to $1500	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Somali have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Coat What is the difference between Somali, Abyssinian and Egyptian Mau coats?	Long Hair	Shorthair	Short to medium
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Average

Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Special Abilities Comparison

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

Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	High	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	12-16 years	14-15 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	No Somali 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.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau?	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet meows and chirps	Soft and melodious meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, enjoys company of other pets
Facial Expression	Active and playful	Alert and curious	Graceful and alert
Tail Behavior	Active and playful tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Graceful and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Interactive	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	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, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Mischievous	Active	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Somali 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.	High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau?	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Somali vs Abyssinian vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	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 Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Somali or Abyssinian or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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