Bengal vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	British Shorthair
Origins	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	12	3
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Bengal vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or British Shorthair cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or British Shorthair cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bengal and British Shorthair coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Bengal vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

Bengal vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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, Bengal 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, Bengal or British Shorthair?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal 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: Bengal vs British Shorthair?	High: Bengal 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, Bengal or British Shorthair?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal 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, Bengal vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Bengal 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, Bengal 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.

Bengal vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

Bengal vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Bengal cats live longer than British Shorthair?	12-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs British Shorthair cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or British Shorthair?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs British Shorthair?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Bengal vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs British Shorthair cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1,500 to $3,000

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