• Hungarian Language
  • English Language
 

Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora" Compare Bengal and Birman. Which is better: Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
 
 
 
Name Bengal Birman Turkish Angora
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States France flagFrance Turkey flagTurkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank121969
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bengal Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Ankara
Price
Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora cat?
$1800 to $3000 $700 to $1500 $1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Blue Gold
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat
What is the difference between Bengal, Birman and Turkish Angora coats?
Sleek, Glossy Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Robust Solid Slender
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly active and curious Moderate, enjoys companionship Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct High Low High
Protection Instincts High Low High
Climbing Ability High Moderate High
Jumping Ability Excellent Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Good Poor Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Moderate Good

Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food Balanced diet High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Very high sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Moderate Low
Exercise Needs Low Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
12-16 years 14-15 years 15-18 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora cat?
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Yes
Bengal 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.
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora?
High
Bengals 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 Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia
Climate Hot Temperate Cold
Cold Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Hard

Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Soft and quiet meows Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but may be dominant Excellent, very sociable Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression Alert and playful Gentle and affectionate Graceful and active
Tail Behavior Quick tail flicks when excited Soft tail movements Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness High Low High
Territoriality High Low High
Independence High Low High
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Medium High Low
Activity
Low Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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.
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Active Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Bengal 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.
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora?
High: Bengal 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: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Very dog-friendly: Bengal 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: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora?
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
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, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
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, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Birman or Turkish Angora?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

Popular Cat Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Bengal vs Birman vs Turkish Angora

Reviews