Sphynx vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Persian
Origins	Canada	Iran
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Group	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	6	5
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Sphynx vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Persian cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Sphynx or Persian cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx and Persian coats?	Hairless	Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	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).
Eye Color	Green Blue	Copper Blue
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded

Sphynx vs Persian Grooming Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Sphynx or Persian?	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, Sphynx or Persian?	Loyal	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Sphynx vs Persian?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Sphynx or Persian?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Sphynx vs Persian?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Persian?	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, Sphynx or Persian?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Sphynx or Persian?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Sphynx vs Persian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi

Sphynx vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Sphynx cats live longer than Persian?	12-14 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Persian cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Persian?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Sphynx vs Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Sphynx vs Persian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Persian cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1500 to $3000

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