Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Ocicat	Abyssinian	American Shorthair
Origins	United States	Ethiopia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	17	10	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oci	Abys	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair cat?	$800 to $1200	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Low
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Ocicat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Gold Green	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted coat pattern; colours include tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, and blue silver.	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Ocicat, Abyssinian and American Shorthair coats?	Short	Shorthair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, playful and intelligent	Long, focused and curious	Long, focused on play and hunting
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	High	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Swimming Ability	Moderate	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Good

Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	12-14 years	14-15 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair cat?	The Ocicat cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Yes Ocicat cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair?	High Ocicats tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Medium	Medium

Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate and varied sounds	Quiet meows and chirps	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and social	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Energetic and friendly	Alert and curious	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Energetic and friendly tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	High	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	Low
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	High	High
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Interactive	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	High	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	High	Moderate	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Ocicat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Ocicat cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American 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.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Active	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Ocicat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair?	High: Ocicat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	The Ocicat cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Ocicat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair?	Outstanding: Ocicat is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ocicat coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Ocicat or Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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.	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.

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Ocicat vs Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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