Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Abyssinian	Turkish Angora
Origins	Thailand	Ethiopia	Turkey
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	10	69
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Abys	Ankara
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora cat?	$1000 to $1500	$900 to $1500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Abyssinian and Turkish Angora coats?	Short Hair	Shorthair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly social and focused	Long, focused and curious	Moderate, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Low	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Good

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low fat
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	High
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	High	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	15-16 years	14-15 years	15-18 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora?	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) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia
Climate	Temperate	Hot	Cold
Cold Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Hard

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Quiet meows and chirps	Graceful and active meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Good, social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Alert and curious	Graceful and active
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Flicks tail when excited	Graceful and active tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Interactive	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	High	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora 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, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	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.	Turkish Angora 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 Turkish Angora?	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.	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	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: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Turkish Angora Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	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 Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Abyssinian or Turkish Angora?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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