Tabby cat and the beautiful short cat look very similar. People often mix the two together. Tabby cat has the title of "Chinese tabby cat", and American short cats also have the term "American native cat". So which one is better to raise, one is local and the other is imported?
tabby cat
Origin: China
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Appearance characteristics: irregular patterns, wedge-shaped face, slightly hangs slightly upward, alert eyes, and agile figure.
American Short Cat
Source Place of Origin: US
Lifetime: 12-15 years
Exterior characteristics: The face is slightly rounder, the eyes are large, generally mostly yellow-green, the tiger marks on the body are relatively clear and visible, and there are rules.
So what are the differences between tabby cats and beautiful short cats in addition to their different appearance characteristics? Which one is better to raise? Let’s compare the differences below to see which one do you like more?
(1) Different personalities
Tabby cat: is very loyal, persistent, brave, and has a unique taste. Because I have lived in the wild for a long time, I am very vigilant. is very sensitive to environmental changes, has a certain degree of aggressiveness and unstable personality.
Tabby cat is very independent, likes exercise, and is very naughty when he is young. If he is raised from childhood, he will still be more clingy and obedient. If it is adopted halfway, it may take a little more time to get along to adapt to you.
Tabby cats also like to go out to play and often run away from home. Free-range tabby cats will recognize the way home, but some will never come back after leaving, especially during the estrus period.
Beautiful Short Cat: As a pet cat, it is generally more relative, clingy, and has a very docile personality. Whether it is with children or other animals, it can live in harmony.
Beautiful short cats are also naughty and like to jump up and down, but they don’t know how to run out and like to stay at home. They are wherever their owners are, and they are often followers of their owners.
Summary: Beauty Short Cat is more obedient and comes as you pass it on. You can do whatever your owner calls you. You are very obedient and smart, and you learn things quickly.
Because of its strong ability and no need to rely on its owner to live, it may be a bit arrogant and have its own ideas. Although it is very smart, its obedience is not very good.
(2) Different physiques
Tabby cat: native cats, with a high-quality and survival environment, so the surviving tabby cats are relatively strong, have good physical fitness, and do not have any genetic diseases, but they are prone to invisible diseases, after all, they have survived in the wild.
Moreover, the tabby cat is easy to feed and is not picky about things. People who have raised it feel very worry-free. As long as they prepare enough food and water, they can survive.
Beauty Short Cat: As a pet cat, it is a relatively good physical condition. There are no major problems and good physical fitness. There may be some genetic diseases, but if you keep it properly, it rarely occurs.
The stomach and intestines of beautiful short cats are relatively weak, especially during the kittens. Pay special attention to their diet. It is best to choose a light and easy-to-digest cat food as the staple food, which can protect the health of the stomach and intestines.
Conclusion: Do you like tabby cats or beautiful short cats?
