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Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman" Compare Burmese and Balinese. Which is better: Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
 
 
 
Name Burmese Balinese Birman
OriginsThailand flagThailand United States flagUnited States France flagFrance
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank216319
Reviews000
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Burmese Cat Long-haired Siamese Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman cat?
$1000 to $1500 $800 to $1500 $700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Low Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Burmese or Balinese or Birman cat?
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Blue Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Burmese, Balinese and Birman coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Solid Slender Solid
Head Shape Round Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Slanted Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Convex Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Silky
Long 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Fine Heavy Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Average Calm
More Sleep

Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, highly social and focused Long, very focused and vocal Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct Low Low Low
Protection Instincts Low Low Low
Climbing Ability Moderate High Moderate
Jumping Ability Good Excellent Good
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Moderate Poor Moderate

Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or more small meals a day Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs High High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
15-16 years 10-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman cat?
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman?
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance High High Medium
Heat Tolerance High High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Talkative and loud Loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Good, enjoys the company of other pets Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression People-oriented and energetic Intelligent and energetic Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic tail movements Energetic tail flicks Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High Moderate
Attention Needs High High Moderate
Protectiveness Low Low Low
Territoriality Low Moderate Low
Independence Low Moderate Low
Response To Commands High High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate Low
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies High High Low
Curiosity High High Moderate
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High High Moderate
Travel Compatibility High Low High
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.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
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.
Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Curious Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Balinese 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: Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman?
High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Balinese 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, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman?
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Burmese vs Balinese vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Balinese or Birman?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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