Bengal
VS
Oriental Short Hair
Bengal vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare Bengal and Oriental Short Hair 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
Bengal
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
1/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Bengal
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Bengal
The Bengal is an athletic, medium‑large cat with a wild, leopard‑like spotted or marbled coat and low‑maintenance, silky fur that may glitter. Highly active, intelligent, vocal, and people‑oriented, it enjoys water, interactive play, training, and needs substantial daily mental and physical stimulation.
About Oriental Short Hair
Oriental Shorthairs are elegant, athletic cats with a Siamese‑type body, large ears and a sleek, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and patterns. Highly social, vocal, playful and intelligent, they crave daily interaction, mental stimulation and close companionship with their people.
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