American Shorthair vs Turkish Van vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison
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Compare American Shorthair and Turkish Van. Which is better: American Shorthair or Turkish Van or Turkish Angora?
Name | American Shorthair | Turkish Van | Turkish Angora |
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Origins | United States | Turkey United Kingdom | Turkey |
Group | Natural | Natural | Natural |
Popularity Rank | 9 | 77 | 69 |
Reviews | 0 | 0 | 0 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Domestic Shorthair | Turkish Cat, Swimming cat | Ankara |
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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. |
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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 Force | Average 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Grooming Tools Needed |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool |
Dental Care | Low | 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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