Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	European Burmese	Siamese
Origins	Ethiopia	Thailand	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	10	70	15
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Copper cat British Burmese	Siam, Thai Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese cat?	$900 to $1500	$600 to $1000	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Yellow	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, European Burmese and Siamese coats?	Shorthair	Short	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and curious	Long, affectionate and curious	Long, vocal and attentive
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	14-15 years	10-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Affectionate and talkative	Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Affectionate and loyal	Vocal and social
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Affectionate and loyal tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Moderately Trainable: European Burmese cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Active	Sweet	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	European Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: European Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: European Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the European Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or European Burmese or Siamese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Abyssinian vs European Burmese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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