Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Balinese	Siamese
Origins	Thailand	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	21	63	15
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Long-haired Siamese	Siam, Thai Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese cat?	$1000 to $1500	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese 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 Siamese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
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.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Balinese and Siamese coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Slanted	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Long and Narrow	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Heavy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Average

Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	High	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	15-16 years	10-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	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.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Balineses 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)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	High	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Loud and talkative	Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, enjoys the company of other pets	Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Intelligent and energetic	Vocal and social
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Energetic tail flicks	Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	High
Independence	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant
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.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	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 Siamese?	Curious	Affectionate	Active
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.	Siamese 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 Siamese?	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: Siamese 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 Siamese?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	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: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	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 Balinese or Siamese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	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 Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Balinese or Siamese?	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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Burmese vs Balinese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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