British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Turkish Angora
Origins	United Kingdom	Turkey
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Group	Natural	Natural
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British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora cat?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair and Turkish Angora coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set

British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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: 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, British Shorthair 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, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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: British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	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, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair 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, British Shorthair 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.

British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Ankara

British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do British Shorthair cats live longer than Turkish Angora?	12-17 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Turkish Angora?	No British Shorthair 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, British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia

British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Turkish Angora cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $2000

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