Sphynx vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Oriental
Origins	Canada	United States
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Group	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	6	16
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Sphynx vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Oriental 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Oriental cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx and Oriental coats?	Hairless	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Green Blue	Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

Sphynx vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Oriental?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Oriental?	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.

Sphynx vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental?	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, Sphynx or Oriental?	Loyal	Energetic
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Oriental?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Oriental?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Oriental?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Oriental?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Oriental?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Sphynx or Oriental?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Sphynx or Oriental?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Sphynx vs Oriental Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Oriental Shorthair

Sphynx vs Oriental Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Sphynx cats live longer than Oriental?	12-14 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Oriental cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Oriental?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Oriental?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Sphynx vs Oriental Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Oriental cat?	$1800 to $3000	$800 to $1500

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