Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Burmilla	European Burmese
Origins	Thailand	United Kingdom	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	21	72	70
Reviews	0	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Asian Burmilla	Copper cat British Burmese
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese cat?	$1000 to $1500	$800 to $1200	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese 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 Burmilla or European Burmese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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.	Semi-foreign Burmilla have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green	Gold Yellow
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Burmilla and European Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair Long Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Robust
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	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	15-16 years	10-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Burmilla cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Quiet and soft meows	Affectionate and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, friendly and playful	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Playful and affectionate	Affectionate and loyal
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Playful tail swishes	Affectionate and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Medium
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.	Active Adventurer. Burmilla are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese 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.	Challenging to Train: Burmilla cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Moderately Trainable: European Burmese cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	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 Burmilla or European Burmese?	Curious	Easy Going	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmilla cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	European Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmilla cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: European Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: European Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	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 Burmilla or European Burmese?	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 Burmilla or European Burmese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Burmese vs Burmilla vs European Burmese 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 Burmilla or European Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Burmilla cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the European Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Burmilla or European Burmese?	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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