Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Balinese	Abyssinian	Bengal
Origins	United States	Ethiopia	United States
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Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	63	10	12
Reviews	0	0	1
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Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Balinese, Abyssinian and Bengal coats?	Long Hair	Shorthair	Sleek, Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Bengal 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, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Affectionate	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	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, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Long-haired Siamese	Abys	Bengal Cat

Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	10-15 years	14-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal cat?	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal cat?	$800 to $1500	$900 to $1500	$1800 to $3000

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