Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Bengal	British Shorthair
Origins	France	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	19	12	3
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Bengal Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair cat?	$700 to $1500	$1800 to $3000	$1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	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) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Bengal and British Shorthair coats?	Long Hair	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Robust	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average	Active Less Sleep

Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Very high sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	High
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Low	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	14-15 years	12-16 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	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.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Easy

Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, but may be dominant	Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Alert and playful	Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Quick tail flicks when excited	Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Low Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Low Independent	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
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.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair?	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.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	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.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	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.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Bengal or British Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Birman vs Bengal vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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