Birman vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Bengal
Origins	France	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	19	12
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Birman vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Bengal cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Bengal cat?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Birman and Bengal coats?	Long Hair	Sleek, Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Birman vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Bengal?	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 Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Bengal?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Birman vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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.	Highly Trainable: Bengal 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 Bengal?	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, Birman or Bengal?	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Bengal?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Bengal?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Bengal?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Bengal?	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 Bengal?	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, Birman or Bengal?	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.

Birman vs Bengal Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Bengal Cat

Birman vs Bengal Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Birman cats live longer than Bengal?	14-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Bengal cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Bengal?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Bengal?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Birman vs Bengal Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Bengal cat?	$700 to $1500	$1800 to $3000

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