Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Abyssinian	British Shorthair
Origins	Thailand	Ethiopia	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	10	3
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Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Abyssinian and British Shorthair coats?	Short Hair	Shorthair	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	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, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Curious	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

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

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	15-16 years	14-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Abyssinian or British Shorthair?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs British Shorthair cat?	$1000 to $1500	$900 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000

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