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Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail" Compare Turkish Van and Norwegian Forest. Which is better: Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Van Norwegian Forest American Bobtail
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Norway flagNorway United States flagUnited States
Group Natural Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank771474
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie American Bobbytail
American Bobtail Shorthair
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail cat?
$800 to $1500 $900 to $1500 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
Norwegian Forest Cat Club
Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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 Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Substantial
Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Substantial
American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue
Gold
Green
Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Van pattern: primarily white with coloured markings on the head and tail; colours include red, cream, black, blue, and their respective tabby patterns, as well as tortoiseshell and calico. All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns. All colors and patterns
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Van, Norwegian Forest and American Bobtail coats?
Semi-long Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Large Short
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Muscular Robust
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Square
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Almond-shaped Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Large
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Short
Fur Texture Fine
Short
Silky
Silky
Long
Short
Shaggy
Bone Density Medium Medium High
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Robust Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Bobtail
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Active
Less Sleep
Average

Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, active and intelligent Long, independent and active Long, enjoys interactive play
Guarding Instinct High High Moderate
Protection Instincts High High High
Climbing Ability High High Moderate
Jumping Ability Excellent Good Moderate
Swimming Ability Good Good Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Good Good

Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Active
High grooming
Moderate grooming
Playful
Interactive
Breeding Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low carbs High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity High High Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High High Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Moderate
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
12-17 years 12-16 years 11-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail cat?
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
No
Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hip Dysplasia
Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Spina Bifida
Obesity
Climate Cold Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Hard

Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Energetic and loving meows Quiet and infrequent meows Trills and chirps
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but can be independent Good, adaptable and friendly Excellent, gets along well with other pets
Facial Expression Energetic and loving Independent and alert Intelligent and playful
Tail Behavior Energetic and loving tail movements Independent and alert tail movements Short tail, expressive movements
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs Moderate Moderate High
Protectiveness High High High
Territoriality High High Moderate
Independence High High Moderate
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful
Active
Curious
Playful
Social
Playful
Energetic
Escape Tendencies High High Moderate
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Low Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Easy
Agility High High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
High
Friendly
Playful
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. American Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Turkish Van 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: Norwegian Forest cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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 Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
Agile Sweet Intelligent
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail?
High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail?
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Van or Norwegian Forest or American Bobtail?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Turkish Van vs Norwegian Forest vs American Bobtail Grooming Comparison

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