Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Somali	LaPerm	American Longhair
Origins	Somalia	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	62	76	80
Reviews	0	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	LaPerme cat	American Coon
Price Which one is cheaper, Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair cat?	$1000 to $1500	$900 to $1200	$800 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) International Cat Association (TICA)

Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 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.	Semi-foreign LaPerm have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial American Longhair are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Wide at the base Tapering to a rounded tip Set wide apart on the head
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Green	Gold Green Copper Blue Hazel Odd-eyed (one eye of one color and the other of a different color)
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	The coat can be of any color or pattern. Gray and silver tabby colors are common. Nose leather and paw pad colors usually match the coat colors.
Coat What is the difference between Somali, LaPerm and American Longhair coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Thick Double
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Average	Average

Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Short to moderate, easily distracted
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Moderate	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate

Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate Low maintenance	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	High
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Moderate
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	12-16 years	10-14 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair cat?	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The LaPerm cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The American Longhair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No LaPerm cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair?	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Patellar Luxation	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Hip Dysplasia Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (FHC) Dental Issues
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Moderate
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and gentle purrs	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, playful and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Active and playful	Curious and gentle	Gentle and loving
Tail Behavior	Active and playful tail movements	Curious and gentle tail movements	Gentle swaying when relaxed
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Interactive Playful	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	High Friendly Playful
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. LaPerm are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Longhair 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.	Challenging to Train: LaPerm cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Average Trainability: American Longhair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	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 LaPerm or American Longhair?	Mischievous	Intelligent	Easy Going Playful Sociable Inquisitive
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	LaPerm cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Longhair cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair?	High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: LaPerm cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The LaPerm cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: LaPerm owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair?	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: LaPerm is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: American Longhair's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	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, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	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

Somali vs LaPerm vs American Longhair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your LaPerm cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Somali or LaPerm or American Longhair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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