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Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian" Compare Balinese and Burmese. Which is better: Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Balinese Burmese Siberian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Natural
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Long-haired Siamese Burmese Cat Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian cat?
$800 to $1500 $1000 to $1500 $1200 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian cat?
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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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
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.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Balinese, Burmese and Siberian coats?
Long Hair Short Hair Semi-long
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Solid Robust
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Oval Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Convex Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Heavy Fine Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Two or more small meals a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate High
Exercise Needs High High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
10-15 years 15-16 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian cat?
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian?
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Burmeses 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 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance High High Medium
Heat Tolerance High High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Talkative and loud Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys the company of other pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Intelligent and energetic People-oriented and energetic Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic tail flicks Energetic tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Moderate Low High
Independence Moderate Low High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low High Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance High High Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siberian 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.
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
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 Burmese or Siberian?
Affectionate Curious Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Balinese 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.
Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian?
High: Balinese 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: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Balinese 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: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Balinese vs Burmese vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareModerate High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
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 Burmese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Balinese or Burmese or Siberian?
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.

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