American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Shorthair	Exotic Shorthair	Birman
Origins	United States	United States	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	9	1	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Domestic Shorthair	Exotic	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman cat?	$600 to $1200	$1200 to $2200	$700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Low	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman 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, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Copper	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between American Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair and Birman coats?	Short Hair	Dense	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Slender	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Flat-faced	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Short and Broad	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused on play and hunting	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Poor	Moderate

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, raw diet	Low fat, high fiber	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	15-17 years	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman cat?	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Moderate meowing	Quiet and gentle meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Calm and adaptable	Gentle and calm	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when curious	Gentle and calm tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Curious Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	High	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	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, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	Active	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman?	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman?	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	No data available	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Birman?	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.	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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