Burmese vs Snowshoe Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Snowshoe
Origins	Thailand	United States
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	21	53
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Burmese vs Snowshoe Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Snowshoe 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.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Snowshoe cat?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Burmese and Snowshoe coats?	Short Hair	Short
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Pointed pattern similar to Siamese; white markings on paws, chest, and face; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Triangular Wide-set

Burmese vs Snowshoe Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Snowshoe cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Burmese vs Snowshoe 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.	Difficult to Train: Snowshoe cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Burmese or Snowshoe?	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 Snowshoe?	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Snowshoe cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Snowshoe?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Snowshoe cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Snowshoe?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Snowshoe cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Snowshoe owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Snowshoe?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Snowshoe is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Burmese vs Snowshoe Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	White Feet Cat

Burmese vs Snowshoe Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Burmese cats live longer than Snowshoe?	15-16 years	14-19 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Snowshoe cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Snowshoe cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Snowshoe?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Snowshoe cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Snowshoe?	High Burmeses 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)	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity

Burmese vs Snowshoe Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Snowshoe cat?	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1200

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