British Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Exotic Shorthair	Burmese
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	1	21
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Exotic	Burmese Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1200 to $2200	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair and Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Dense	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Slender	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	Flat-faced	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Short and Broad	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Fine	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Moderate grooming	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	Low fat, high fiber	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	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	12-17 years	12-15 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Exotic 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 Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Exotic Shorthairs 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)	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	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 Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Gentle and calm	People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Gentle and calm tail movements	Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Low	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Low	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Low	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	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.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	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: Exotic 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 Exotic 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.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, British Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair 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.	Exotic 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 Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic 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 Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	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 Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Exotic 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 Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	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 Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	No data available	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair 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 Exotic Shorthair or Burmese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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