British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	American Shorthair	Brazilian Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Brazil
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	9	45
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Domestic Shorthair	Pelo Curto Brasileiro Gato De Pelo Curto Brasileiro
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1300
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) World Cat Federation (WCF)

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 22 pounds, Female: 10 - 16 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Brazilian Shorthair have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green Copper	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	No data available
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, American Shorthair and Brazilian Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, active and curious
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Moderate

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Low maintenance Independent	Active Playful
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Easy to breed, healthy and robust
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet	Balanced diet, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	12-17 years	15-17 years	14-20 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Brazilian Shorthair cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	No British Shorthair 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.	No Brazilian Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Periodontal Disease Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Moderate meowing	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, friendly and sociable
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Calm and adaptable	Active and friendly
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Flicks tail when curious	Quick swishes when playing
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Moderate
Territoriality	High	High	Moderate
Independence	High	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	High	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Brazilian Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.	Difficult to Train: Brazilian Shorthair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	Affectionate	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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.	Brazilian Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Brazilian Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Brazilian Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Brazilian Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Brazilian Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian Shorthair?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or American Shorthair or Brazilian 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.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

British Shorthair vs American Shorthair vs Brazilian Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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