Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Arabian Mau	British Shorthair
Origins		United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural
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Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair 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.
Bite Force	No data available	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair cat?	Male: 9 - 16 pounds, Female: 8 - 14 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Arabian Mau and British Shorthair coats?	Short	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Arabian Mau coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Arabian Mau cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	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, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Arabian Mau 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair?	High: Arabian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	The Arabian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Arabian Mau 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Arabian Mau cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	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.

Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Alley cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Arabian Mau cats live longer than British Shorthair?	12-14 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair cat?	The Arabian Mau cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Arabian Mau or British Shorthair?	No Arabian Mau 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Arabian Mau vs British Shorthair cat?	$500 to $800	$1,500 to $3,000

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