Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Angora	British Shorthair	Persian
Origins	Turkey	United Kingdom	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	69	3	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ankara	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000	$1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	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)	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	No data available
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Gold Copper	Copper Blue
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 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).
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Angora, British Shorthair and Persian coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
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 British Shorthair or Persian?	15-18 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian cat?	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	No Turkish Angora 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.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Graceful and active meows	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Graceful and active	Calm and easygoing	Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior	Graceful and active tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	High	Low	Low
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	High	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
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.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.	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.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	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 British Shorthair or Persian?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Angora 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.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian?	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora 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.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Persian?	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	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, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	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 British Shorthair vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Persian?	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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