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American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora" Compare American Shorthair and Turkish Van. Which is better: American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
 
 
 
Name American Shorthair Turkish Van Turkish Angora
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Turkey flagTurkey United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Turkey flagTurkey
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank97769
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Domestic Shorthair Turkish Cat, Swimming cat Ankara
Price
Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora cat?
$600 to $1200 $800 to $1500 $1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)
The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds Male: 9 - 20 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Substantial
Turkish Van are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Green
Copper
Gold
Blue
Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more. 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, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat
What is the difference between American Shorthair, Turkish Van and Turkish Angora coats?
Short Hair Semi-long Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Lean Muscular Slender
Head Shape Round Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy
Fine
Short
Silky
Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine
Robust Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep
Moderate Sleep Average

American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, focused on play and hunting Long, active and intelligent Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct High High High
Protection Instincts High High High
Climbing Ability High High High
Jumping Ability Good Excellent Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Good Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Good Good

American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Low maintenance
Independent
Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Easy to breed, large litter size Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, raw diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity High High High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High High High
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 Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
15-17 years 12-17 years 15-18 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora cat?
The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Van cat has a very high energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
No
American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Van cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora?
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)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Temperate Cold Cold
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Hard Hard

American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Moderate meowing Energetic and loving meows Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, enjoys other pets' company Good, but can be independent Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression Calm and adaptable Energetic and loving Graceful and active
Tail Behavior Flicks tail when curious Energetic and loving tail movements Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High High
Attention Needs Low Moderate High
Protectiveness High High High
Territoriality High High High
Independence High High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Curious
Playful
Gentle
Active
Curious
Playful
Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies Moderate High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level High Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Moderate Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Turkish Van are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.
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: Turkish Angora 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, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
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.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Active Agile Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Turkish Van cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora?
High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Van cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Van cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Van owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora?
Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Van is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

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

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