Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Siberian	Burmese
Origins	Ethiopia	Russia	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	10	22	21
Reviews	0	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Burmese Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese cat?	$900 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Low
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)	No data available

Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Siberian and Burmese coats?	Shorthair	Semi-long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Affectionate High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	14-15 years	12-15 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate	Hot	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Quiet and affectionate meows	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Loyal and affectionate	People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Active Curious 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	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	High
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese 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.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	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 Siberian or Burmese?	Active	Curious	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Siberian or Burmese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Abyssinian vs Siberian vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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