Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Australian Mist	Burmese	Tonkinese
Origins	Australia	Thailand	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	52	21	18
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Spotted Mist	Burmese Cat	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese cat?	$700 to $1000	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Australian National Cats Inc (ANCATS) Australian Cat Federation (ACF)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Australian Mist have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in shades of brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, caramel, gold, peach, and apricot.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat What is the difference between Australian Mist, Burmese and Tonkinese coats?	Short	Short Hair	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Shaggy	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys interactive play	Long, highly social and focused	Long, social and playful
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	12-16 years	15-16 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese cat?	The Australian Mist cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	No Australian Mist cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft purrs and meows	Talkative and loud	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Affectionate and gentle	People-oriented and energetic	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Gentle tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Australian Mist are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Australian Mist cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese 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, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	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, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Affectionate	Curious	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Australian Mist 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.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?	High: Australian Mist 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.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	The Australian Mist cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: Australian Mist 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.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?	Smart: Australian Mist's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	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, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Australian Mist 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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Australian Mist or Burmese or Tonkinese?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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Australian Mist vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

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