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Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese" Compare Balinese and Birman. Which is better: Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name Balinese Birman Siamese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States France flagFrance Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank631915
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Long-haired Siamese Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese cat?
$800 to $1500 $700 to $1500 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Balinese or Birman or Siamese 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI No data available
Body Type Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 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 Blue Blue No data available
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Balinese, Birman and Siamese coats?
Long Hair Long Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Long Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Slender Solid Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Round Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Heavy Sturdy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Moderate
Feeding Schedule Two or more small meals a day Two to three times a day Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
10-15 years 14-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese cat?
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman 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, Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese?
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance High Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys the company of other pets Excellent, very sociable Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Intelligent and energetic Gentle and affectionate Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Energetic tail flicks Soft tail movements Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Low Low Moderate
Territoriality Moderate Low High
Independence Moderate Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low Moderate
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Low High 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
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
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.
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, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Affectionate Affectionate Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Balinese 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.
Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese?
High: Balinese 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.
High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese?
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
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, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Balinese vs Birman vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Balinese 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.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Balinese or Birman or Siamese?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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