Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Nebelung	Burmilla
Origins	France	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	19	40	72
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Longhaired Russian Blue	Asian Burmilla
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla cat?	$700 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	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 Nebelung vs Burmilla Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Nebelung or Burmilla 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 Nebelung or Burmilla?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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.	Semi-foreign Nebelung have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Burmilla have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Nebelung and Burmilla coats?	Long Hair	Long	Short Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Oval	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Moderate, shy and gentle	Moderate, playful and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Nebelung or Burmilla?	14-15 years	11-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Nebelung cat has an average energy level.	The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Nebelung or Burmilla?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Nebelung cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Burmilla cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla?	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	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and soft meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, gentle and social	Good, friendly and playful
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Shy and gentle	Playful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Shy and gentle tail movements	Playful tail swishes
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Medium
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.	Active Adventurer. Nebelung are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmilla 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: Nebelung cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Challenging to Train: Burmilla 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 Nebelung or Burmilla?	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 Nebelung or Burmilla?	Affectionate	Gentle	Easy Going
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nebelung cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmilla cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Nebelung cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmilla cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Nebelung or Burmilla?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Nebelung or Burmilla?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well with dogs.	Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Nebelung vs Burmilla?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Nebelung or Burmilla?	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 Nebelung or Burmilla?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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 Nebelung or Burmilla?	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 Nebelung vs Burmilla Grooming Comparison

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

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