British Shorthair vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Burmese
Origins	United Kingdom	Thailand
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Group	Natural	Natural
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British Shorthair vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Burmese cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Burmese cat?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair and Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

British Shorthair vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Burmese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

British Shorthair vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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.	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 Burmese?	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 Burmese?	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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 Burmese?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	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 Burmese?	The British Shorthair 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 Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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 Burmese?	Average: the British Shorthair 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 Burmese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or Burmese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Burmese?	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 Burmese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Burmese Cat

British Shorthair vs Burmese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do British Shorthair cats live longer than Burmese?	12-17 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Burmese cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Burmese?	No British Shorthair 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 Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)

British Shorthair vs Burmese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Burmese cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $1500

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