Arabian Mau vs Sokoke
Same fields, side by side: weight, lifespan, grooming load, energy and known health risks.
| Arabian Mau | Sokoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg); males clearly larger | 5–10 lb (2.3–4.5 kg) |
| Length | Body 16–20 in (41–51 cm), tail 12–14 in | body 12–16 in (30–41 cm), tail 10–13 in |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years | 12–20 years |
| Typical price | $500–$1,500 where available; rarely sold outside the Gulf and Europe | $1,000–$2,500 in the US; €800–2,000 in Europe; in China ¥10,000–30,000 |
| Grooming | ●○○○○ | ●○○○○ |
| Shedding | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Energy | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ |
| Affection | ●●●○○ | ●●●●○ |
| Vocalness | ●●●○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Independence | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ |
What the numbers say
- Energy: Arabian Mau is higher than Sokoke.
- Vocalness: Sokoke is lower than Arabian Mau.
- Affection: Sokoke is higher than Arabian Mau.