Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Siberian	Himalayan
Origins	France	Russia	United States United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	19	22	33
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan cat?	$700 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$1000 to $2500
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) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan 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 Siberian or Himalayan?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Siberian 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	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Siberian and Himalayan coats?	Long Hair	Semi-long	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	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	Short and Broad
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	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

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

Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	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	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	14-15 years	12-15 years	9-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Loyal and affectionate	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	Low
Territoriality	Low	High	Low
Independence	Low	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	Low
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	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. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan 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.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	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 Siberian or Himalayan?	Affectionate	Curious	Dependent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	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 Siberian or Himalayan?	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 Siberian vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Siberian or Himalayan?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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.

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Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

Birman vs Siberian vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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