Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Bengal	Siamese
Origins	Thailand	United States	Thailand
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	21	12	15
Reviews	0	1	0
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Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Bengal and Siamese coats?	Short Hair	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	No data available
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available

Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.	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 Bengal 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.

Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese 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: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	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 Bengal 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 Bengal or Siamese?	Curious	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal 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 Bengal vs Siamese?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bengal 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 Bengal or Siamese?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal 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 Bengal vs Siamese?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bengal 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 Bengal 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 Bengal or Siamese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Bengal Cat	Siam, Thai Cat

Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese?	15-16 years	12-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Bengal or Siamese?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Bengal 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 Bengal vs Siamese?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Bengals 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) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Bengal vs Siamese cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1800 to $3000	$600 to $1200

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