Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Angora	Egyptian Mau
Origins	Turkey	Egypt
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	69	61
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Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Angora and Egyptian Mau coats?	Long Hair	Short to medium
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke.
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set

Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	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.

Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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.	Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	Affectionate	Agile
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau?	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau?	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau?	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Ankara	Pharaoh Cat

Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Turkish Angora cats live longer than Egyptian Mau?	15-18 years	18-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau cat?	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Egyptian Mau?	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Egyptian Mau cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1000 to $1200

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