Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	American Shorthair
Origins	Ethiopia	United States
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Group	Natural	Natural
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Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or American Shorthair 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or American Shorthair cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian and American Shorthair coats?	Shorthair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green Copper
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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.

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	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: Abyssinian vs American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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.

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Domestic Shorthair

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Abyssinian cats live longer than American Shorthair?	14-15 years	15-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or American Shorthair?	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, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus

Abyssinian vs American Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs American Shorthair cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1200

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