American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	British Shorthair	Aegean
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	Greece
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Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
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American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 9 - 10 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, British Shorthair and Aegean coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Bicolor
Eye Color	Green Copper	Gold Copper	Yellow
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Aegean cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Difficult to Train: Aegean 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 Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Aegean cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	Average to High: Aegean cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Aegean cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Aegean cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Smart: Aegean's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Aegean Cat

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	15-17 years	12-17 years	9-12 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Aegean cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or British Shorthair or Aegean?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Aegean cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Periodontal Disease Cardiomyopathy Upper Respiratory Infections

American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs British Shorthair vs Aegean cat?	$600 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000	$300 to $500

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