Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	British Shorthair	Tonkinese
Origins	Thailand	United Kingdom	Canada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	21	3	18
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Tonk
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese cat?	$1000 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 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.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Tonkinese 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	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, British Shorthair and Tonkinese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Medium-short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, highly social and focused	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, social and playful
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Low	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	High	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	15-16 years	12-17 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Soft and gentle meows	Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Calm and easygoing	Social and playful
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	High
Protectiveness	Low	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Low	High	Moderate
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	High
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Tonkinese 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: British Shorthair 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: Tonkinese 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 British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	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 British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Curious	Affectionate	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	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 British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or British Shorthair or Tonkinese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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Burmese vs British Shorthair vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

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