Bengal vs Siberian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Bengal	Siberian
Origins	United States	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	12	22
Reviews	1	1
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Bengal vs Siberian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bengal or Siberian cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Bengal or Siberian cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Bengal and Siberian coats?	Sleek, Glossy	Semi-long
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set

Bengal vs Siberian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Bengal or Siberian?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal 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, Bengal or Siberian?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Bengal vs Siberian 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: 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, Bengal 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.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Bengal or Siberian?	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Bengal 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: Bengal vs Siberian?	High: Bengal 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, Bengal or Siberian?	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Bengal or Siberian?	Very dog-friendly: Bengal 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, Bengal vs Siberian?	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Bengal or Siberian?	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, Bengal or Siberian?	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, Bengal or Siberian?	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.

Bengal vs Siberian Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Bengal Cat	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat

Bengal vs Siberian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Bengal cats live longer than Siberian?	12-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Bengal vs Siberian cat?	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Bengal or Siberian?	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Bengal vs Siberian?	High Bengals 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) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Bengal vs Siberian Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Bengal vs Siberian cat?	$1800 to $3000	$1200 to $2500

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Chris
Aug 19, 2022, 11:33:33 PM:
Very helpful! Helped me decide!