Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Brazilian Shorthair	Thai	Norwegian Forest
Origins	Brazil	Thailand	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	45	24	14
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Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest cat?	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.	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	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 12 - 22 pounds, Female: 10 - 16 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Brazilian Shorthair, Thai and Norwegian Forest coats?	Short	Soft, Silky	Long Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint, though the classic seal point is the most recognized.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Eye Color	No data available	Blue	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set

Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

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

Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Brazilian Shorthair 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: Thai cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	Active	Intelligent, Affectionate, Playful, Vocal	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Brazilian Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Thai cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest?	High: Brazilian Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Thai cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	The Brazilian Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Thai cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	Very dog-friendly: Brazilian Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Thai cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest?	Average: the Brazilian Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Thai is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate

Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Pelo Curto Brasileiro Gato De Pelo Curto Brasileiro	Old-Style Siamese, Traditional Siamese, Classic Siamese, Wichien Maat, Applehead	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie

Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	14-20 years	15-20 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The Brazilian Shorthair cat has a very high energy level.	The Thai cat has a very high energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Brazilian Shorthair or Thai or Norwegian Forest?	No Brazilian Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Thai cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV

Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Brazilian Shorthair vs Thai vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$1000 to $1300	$500 to $1,500	$900 to $1500

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