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Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian" Compare Birman and Turkish Angora. Which is better: Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Birman Turkish Angora Persian
OriginsFrance flagFrance Turkey flagTurkey Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank19695
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Ankara Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?
$700 to $1500 $1000 to $2000 $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)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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 Turkish Angora or Persian?
Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 No data available
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color Blue Gold
Blue 		Copper
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. 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, Turkish Angora and Persian coats?
Long Hair Long Hair Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Long Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Slender Muscular
Head Shape Round Triangular Flat-faced
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Long and Narrow Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Silky
Long 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
Medium
High
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Active
Less Sleep

Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, low fat High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Medium
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 Low Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
14-15 years 15-18 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian cat?
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora 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)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		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 Hard Medium

Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and quiet meows Graceful and active meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very sociable Good, social and friendly Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Gentle and affectionate Graceful and active Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Soft tail movements Graceful and active tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High Low
Attention Needs Moderate High 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 ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low High Low
Aggression Level Moderate Low Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Difficult
Agility Moderate High Low
Travel Compatibility High Low 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.
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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: 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 Turkish Angora or Persian?
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 Turkish Angora 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.
Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora vs Persian?
High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
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 Turkish Angora or Persian?
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora vs Persian?
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs Turkish Angora vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Low High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Birman or Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Birman or Turkish Angora or Persian?
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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