Bengal vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Burmese
Origins	United States	Thailand
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	12	21
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Bengal vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Burmese cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Burmese cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bengal and Burmese coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Bengal vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Bengal or Burmese?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

Bengal vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Bengal or Burmese?	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, Bengal or Burmese?	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Bengal vs Burmese?	High: Bengal 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Bengal or Burmese?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Bengal vs Burmese?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Burmese?	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, Bengal or Burmese?	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 Burmese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Bengal vs Burmese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Burmese Cat

Bengal vs Burmese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Bengal cats live longer than Burmese?	12-16 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Burmese cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Burmese?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Burmese?	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)

Bengal vs Burmese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Burmese cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1500

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