British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Birman	Burmese
Origins	United Kingdom	France	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	19	21
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Burmese Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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	Blue	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Birman and Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	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	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Concave	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese Health Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and quiet meows	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Gentle and affectionate	People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Soft tail movements	Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	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: Burmese 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, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	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, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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.	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmese 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 Birman or Burmese?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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.	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	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.

British Shorthair vs Birman vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	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 Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Birman or Burmese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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