British Shorthair vs Persian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Persian	Birman
Origins	United Kingdom	Iran	France
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Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	3	5	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Persian vs Birman cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1500 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)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Persian or Birman 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.	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 Persian or Birman?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 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.	No data available	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Copper Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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).	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Persian and Birman coats?	Short Hair	Glossy	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Flat-faced	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

British Shorthair vs Persian vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys calm activities	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Moderate, enjoys companionship
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 Persian vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Persian or Birman?	12-17 years	14-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Persian vs Birman cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Persian or Birman?	No British Shorthair 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.	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 Persian vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians 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)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

British Shorthair vs Persian vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Calm and sweet	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Calm and sweet tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Difficult	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
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. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	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.	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.	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 Persian or Birman?	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 Persian or Birman?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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.	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 Persian vs Birman?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Persian 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 Persian or Birman?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian 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 Persian or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	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 Persian vs Birman?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Persian or Birman?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or Persian or Birman?	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.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Persian 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 Persian vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	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 Persian or Birman?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	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 Persian or Birman?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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British Shorthair vs Persian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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