Burmese vs Birman vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Birman	Siamese
Origins	Thailand	France	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	21	19	15
Reviews	0	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Siam, Thai Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Birman vs Siamese cat?	$1000 to $1500	$700 to $1500	$600 to $1200
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)

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

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Birman or Siamese 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 Siamese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 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.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded 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, Birman and Siamese coats?	Short Hair	Long Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Muscular
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	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Soft Curled
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 Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Birman vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Birman or Siamese?	15-16 years	14-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Birman vs Siamese cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Birman or Siamese?	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 Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Birman vs Siamese?	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	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

Burmese vs Birman vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Soft and quiet meows	Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very sociable	Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Gentle and affectionate	Vocal and social
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Soft tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	Low	High
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	High	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
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. 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.	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.	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 Birman or Siamese?	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 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.	Birman 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 Birman vs Siamese?	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.	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 Birman or Siamese?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Birman or Siamese?	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.	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 Birman vs Siamese?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Birman or Siamese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Birman 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 Birman 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 Birman vs Siamese 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	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Birman or Siamese?	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 Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Birman 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 Birman vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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