Abyssinian
VS
Sphynx
Abyssinian vs Sphynx
Compare Abyssinian and Sphynx side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Abyssinian
Sphynx
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 13 years
8 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Abyssinian
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Sphynx
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a medium, athletic cat with a sleek, ticked coat and large expressive eyes, often likened to a miniature wildcat. Active, intelligent, and social, it thrives on play, training, and family interaction, needs little grooming, and is generally healthy with some testable inherited risks.
About Sphynx
The Sphynx is a medium, muscular, mostly hairless cat with suede‑like skin and visible wrinkles. Highly sociable “velcro” cats, they crave constant company, play, and warmth. They need regular skin, ear, and nail cleaning and do best as indoor pets with attentive owners.
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