Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	American Shorthair	Siamese
Origins	France	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	19	9	15
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Domestic Shorthair	Siam, Thai Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese cat?	$700 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available
Eye Color	Blue	Green Copper	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Birman, American Shorthair and Siamese coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, focused on play and hunting	Long, vocal and attentive
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Poor

Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, raw diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	14-15 years	15-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Moderate meowing	Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Calm and adaptable	Vocal and social
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Curious Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Highly Trainable: Siamese 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, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Affectionate	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or American Shorthair or Siamese?	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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Birman vs American Shorthair vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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