American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Bobtail	American Polydactyl	American Wirehair
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Mutation	Mutation	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair	Hemingway Cat, Mitten Cat, Mitten Kitten, Extra-Toed Cat, Six-Toed Cat, Big-Foot Cat	No data available
Price Which one is cheaper, American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1300	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) International Cat Association (TICA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial American Polydactyl are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	All colors and patterns	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between American Bobtail, American Polydactyl and American Wirehair coats?	Long Hair	Long	Medium Hair
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Slender	Solid
Head Shape	Square	Variable	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Wide-set	Variable	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Variable	Concave
Neck Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Dense	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	High	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Bobtail	Variable	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys interactive play	Moderate, curious and playful	Short to moderate, adaptable
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Moderate	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Moderate

American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Playful Interactive	Active Extra grooming for paws	Low maintenance Rare grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Moderate	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	11-15 years	14-16 years	14-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair cat?	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.	The American Polydactyl cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The American Wirehair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Polydactyl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Wirehair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair?	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Heartworm
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Medium

American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Trills and chirps	Variety of soft sounds	Quiet and calm meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, gets along well with other pets	Good, playful and adaptable	Good, gets along with other pets
Facial Expression	Intelligent and playful	Distinctive and alert	Active and curious
Tail Behavior	Short tail, expressive movements	Unique movements due to extra toes	Quick movements when playing
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Energetic	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Playful	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. American Polydactyl are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Wirehair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	No data available	Difficult to Train: American Polydactyl cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: American Wirehair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Intelligent	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Polydactyl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Wirehair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair?	High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Polydactyl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Wirehair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Polydactyl cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Wirehair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Polydactyl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Wirehair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair?	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: American Polydactyl's has great intelligence.	Smart: American Wirehair's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

American Bobtail vs American Polydactyl vs American Wirehair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Polydactyl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the American Wirehair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Bobtail or American Polydactyl or American Wirehair?	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.	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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