Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	British Shorthair	Persian
Origins	France	United Kingdom	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	19	3	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian cat?	$700 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian 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.	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 British Shorthair or Persian?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	No data available
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Copper Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat What is the difference between Birman, British Shorthair and Persian coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, enjoys calm activities	Short to moderate, calm and gentle
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	14-15 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Calm and easygoing	Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.	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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	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 British Shorthair or Persian?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman 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.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: Birman 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.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs British Shorthair vs Persian?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	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 British Shorthair vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	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 British Shorthair coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or British Shorthair or Persian?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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