British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	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.	Semi-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	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Bengal and Birman coats?	Short Hair	Sleek, Glossy	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Robust	Solid
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	Button	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman Health Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Variety of sounds including chirps and meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, but may be dominant	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Alert and playful	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Quick tail flicks when excited	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	High
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. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	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.	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: Birman 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, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	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, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	Affectionate	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, British Shorthair or Bengal or Birman?	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.

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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

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British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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

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