Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Balinese	Tonkinese	Siberian
Origins	United States	Canada	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	63	18	22
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Long-haired Siamese	Tonk	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian cat?	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1000	$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 Tonkinese vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Balinese or Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese or Siberian?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
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
Body Type	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese 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	Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Balinese, Tonkinese and Siberian coats?	Long Hair	Medium-short	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Slender	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	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, 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 Tonkinese or Siberian?	10-15 years	14-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian cat?	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Balinese or Tonkinese or Siberian?	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese vs Siberian?	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses 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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Social and playful meows	Quiet and affectionate meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Good, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Intelligent and energetic	Social and playful	Loyal and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail flicks	Social and playful tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	High
Independence	Moderate	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious 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	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	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. Tonkinese 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.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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 Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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.	Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese vs Siberian?	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese or Siberian?	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Balinese or Tonkinese or Siberian?	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese vs Siberian?	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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 Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Balinese or Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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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Balinese vs Tonkinese vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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