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Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan" Compare Turkish Angora and Munchkin. Which is better: Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Angora Munchkin Himalayan
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank695533
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ankara Sausage Cat Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan cat?
$1000 to $2000 $1000 to $2000 $1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan 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.
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 Munchkin or Himalayan?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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 		Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		All Colors Blue
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Colorpoint pattern
Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail
Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Angora, Munchkin and Himalayan coats?
Long Hair Long Long
Leg Lenght Medium No data available Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Robust Solid
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 Long and Narrow Straight Short and Broad
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 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Short and Stubby Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Moderate grooming
Special care for legs 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, low carbs Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium Low
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity High Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low 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 Munchkin or Himalayan?
15-18 years 10-15 years 9-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan cat?
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Munchkin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Hip Dysplasia
Lordosis
Pectus Excavatum 		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 Hard Medium

Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Graceful and active meows Playful and gentle meows Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and friendly Good, enjoys companionship Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression Graceful and active Playful and outgoing Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior Graceful and active tail movements Playful and outgoing tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Low
Attention Needs High Moderate Low
Protectiveness High Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence High Low Low
Response To Commands High Low Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low Low
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Curious
Interactive
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High Low Low
Curiosity High Moderate Low
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior High Low Low
Aggression Level Low Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Difficult
Agility High Low Low
Travel Compatibility Low High 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. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Himalayan 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.
Difficult to Train: Munchkin 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: Himalayan 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, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
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 Munchkin or Himalayan?
Affectionate Agile Dependent
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Munchkin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan?
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Munchkin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Himalayan 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 Munchkin or Himalayan?
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Munchkin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan?
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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 Munchkin or Himalayan?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
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.

Turkish Angora vs Munchkin vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Munchkin 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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or Munchkin or Himalayan?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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.

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