Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Somali	Persian	British Shorthair
Origins	Somalia	Iran	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	62	5	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Fox Cat, Long-Haired Abyssinian	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1500 to $3000	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair 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.	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 Persian or British Shorthair?	Male: 10 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Somali have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	No data available	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Copper Blue	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Somali, Persian and British Shorthair coats?	Long Hair	Glossy	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Flat-faced	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	High
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	High
Climbing Ability	High	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Moderate	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Moderate

Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	12-16 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?	The Somali cat has a very high energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	No Somali cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	High Somalis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Persians 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)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, calm and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Active and playful	Calm and sweet	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Active and playful tail movements	Calm and sweet tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Difficult	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Medium
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. Somali are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
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: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	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 Persian or British Shorthair?	Mischievous	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Somali cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	High: Somali cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	The Somali cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	Dog-friendly: Somali cats generally get on well with dogs.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Somali is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Somali vs Persian vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Somali 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Somali or Persian or British Shorthair?	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.

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