British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Siamese	Sphynx
Origins	United Kingdom	Thailand	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	3	15	6
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British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx 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.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Siamese and Sphynx coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Hairless
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	No data available	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	No data available	Green Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available	Large Pointed Wide-set

British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	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.

British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx 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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Difficult to Train: Sphynx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	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 Siamese or Sphynx?	Affectionate	Active	Loyal
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Sphynx 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 Siamese or Sphynx?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Siam, Thai Cat	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx

British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	12-17 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Siamese or Sphynx?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy

British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Siamese vs Sphynx cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$600 to $1200	$1800 to $3000

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