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Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian" Compare Balinese and Egyptian Mau. Which is better: Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
 
 
 
Name Balinese Egyptian Mau Siberian
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Egypt flagEgypt Russia flagRussia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Natural
Popularity Rank636122
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Long-haired Siamese Pharaoh Cat Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian cat?
$800 to $1500 $1000 to $1200 $1200 to $2500
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 Egyptian Mau vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian 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.
Weight
Which is heavier, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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-foreign
Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Green Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Balinese, Egyptian Mau and Siberian coats?
Long Hair Short to medium Semi-long
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Solid Robust
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Straight Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Shaggy 		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 Average Calm
More Sleep

Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, low fat High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate High
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High 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 Low High
Exercise Needs High Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
10-15 years 18-20 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian cat?
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian?
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate Temperate Hot Cold
Cold Tolerance High Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Soft and melodious meows Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys the company of other pets Good, enjoys company of other pets Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Intelligent and energetic Graceful and alert Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic tail flicks Graceful and alert tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High High
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Low High High
Territoriality Moderate High High
Independence Moderate High High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High Moderate High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate High High
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance High Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau 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.
Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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 Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Affectionate Agile Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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 Egyptian Mau vs Siberian?
High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
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 Egyptian Mau vs Siberian?
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Balinese or Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Balinese vs Egyptian Mau vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareModerate Low Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau 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 Egyptian Mau or Siberian?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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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