Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Exotic Shorthair	Arabian Mau	Turkish Angora
Origins	United States		Turkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	1	47	69
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Exotic	Alley cat	Ankara
Price Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora cat?	$1200 to $2200	$500 to $800	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	World Cat Federation (WCF) Emirates Feline Federation (EFF)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 16 pounds, Female: 8 - 14 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Arabian Mau have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	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	Copper Blue Blue-Green	No data available	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	No data available	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 Exotic Shorthair, Arabian Mau and Turkish Angora coats?	Dense	Short	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Short	Long	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Slender	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Flat-faced	Oval	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Average

Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, active and alert	Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Low	High	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Good

Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Independent Requires exercise	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Natural breed, easy to maintain	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	12-15 years	12-14 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Arabian Mau cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Arabian Mau 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, Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora?	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Hard

Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Loud and frequent meows	Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Moderate, can be territorial	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and calm	Friendly and loyal	Graceful and active
Tail Behavior	Gentle and calm tail movements	Swishes tail when hunting	Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	High	High
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	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	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Arabian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.	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, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau 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, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Arabian Mau 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: Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora?	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Arabian Mau 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, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Arabian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Arabian Mau 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, Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora?	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Arabian Mau cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Exotic Shorthair vs Arabian Mau vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	No data available	Low	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau or Turkish Angora?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Arabian Mau coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or Arabian Mau 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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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