Persian vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Turkish Angora
Origins	Iran	Turkey
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Group	Natural	Natural
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Persian vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Turkish Angora cat?	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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Turkish Angora cat?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Persian and Turkish Angora coats?	Glossy	Long Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Gold Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Large Pointed Wide-set

Persian vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Turkish Angora?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian 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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Persian vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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, Persian 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Persian or Turkish Angora?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian 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: Persian vs Turkish Angora?	High: Persian 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, Persian or Turkish Angora?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Turkish Angora?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Turkish Angora?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Turkish Angora?	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, Persian or Turkish Angora?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Turkish Angora?	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.

Persian vs Turkish Angora Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Ankara

Persian vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Persian cats live longer than Turkish Angora?	14-15 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Turkish Angora?	No Persian 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, Persian vs Turkish Angora?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia

Persian vs Turkish Angora Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Turkish Angora cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1000 to $2000

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