Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Balinese	Javanese	Cornish Rex
Origins	United States	United States	United Kingdom
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Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	63	37	13
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Long-haired Siamese	Colorpoint Longhair, Colourpoint Longhair	Corn Rex Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2000	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Cornish Rex Breed Club

Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 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	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Colorpoint pattern Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns. Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Balinese, Javanese and Cornish Rex coats?	Long Hair	Medium-length	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Long	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Slanted	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Average

Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Low	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
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 Javanese or Cornish Rex?	10-15 years	10-12 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex cat?	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Javanese cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Javanese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex?	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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Loud and talkative	Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Good, social and playful	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Intelligent and energetic	Vocal and playful	Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail flicks	Vocal and playful tail movements	Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Low
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. Javanese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Difficult to Train: Javanese cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex 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 Javanese or Cornish Rex?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Javanese cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex?	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Javanese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Javanese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Javanese cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Balinese vs Javanese vs Cornish Rex?	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Javanese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	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 Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	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 Javanese vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Javanese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Balinese or Javanese or Cornish Rex?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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