Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Birman	Russian Blue
Origins	Thailand	France	Russia
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	19	11
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue cat?	$1000 to $1500	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $1700
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	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) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue 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.	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 Birman or Russian Blue?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Birman and Russian Blue coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Small and Deep-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Low maintenance Independent
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Low
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	15-16 years	14-15 years	10-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	Yes Burmese 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.	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans 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)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Low
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and shy meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very sociable	Good, but can be shy
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Gentle and affectionate	Shy and loyal
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Soft tail movements	Shy and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	High	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Low Independent
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue 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.	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.	Average Trainability: Russian Blue 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 Birman or Russian Blue?	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 Birman or Russian Blue?	Curious	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese 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.	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue?	High: Burmese 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.	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Birman vs Russian Blue?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	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 Birman vs Russian Blue Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Birman or Russian Blue?	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 Birman vs Russian Blue Cat Breed Comparison

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