Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Angora	American Shorthair	British Shorthair
Origins	Turkey	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	69	9	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ankara	Domestic Shorthair	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $2000	$600 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair 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, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Green Copper	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Angora, American Shorthair and British Shorthair coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and intelligent	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct	High	High	High
Protection Instincts	High	High	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Moderate

Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, raw diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	High	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	15-18 years	15-17 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair cat?	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair 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, Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Easy

Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Graceful and active meows	Moderate meowing	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Graceful and active	Calm and adaptable	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Graceful and active tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Low
Protectiveness	High	High	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair 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, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair 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: Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair 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, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair 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, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair 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, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora or American Shorthair or British Shorthair?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Turkish Angora vs American Shorthair vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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