Turkish Angora vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Angora	Persian
Origins	Turkey	Iran
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	69	5
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Turkish Angora vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Persian 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	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Turkish Angora or Persian cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Angora and Persian coats?	Long Hair	Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	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).
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Copper Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded

Turkish Angora vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Persian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora 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 Persian?	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 Persian 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: 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 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Turkish Angora or Persian?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Angora 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 Persian?	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	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 Persian?	The Turkish Angora 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 Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora 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 Persian?	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Persian?	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 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.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora 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.

Turkish Angora vs Persian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Ankara	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi

Turkish Angora vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Turkish Angora cats live longer than Persian?	15-18 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Persian?	No Turkish Angora 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 Persian?	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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Turkish Angora vs Persian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1500 to $3000

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