Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Tonkinese	Cornish Rex
Origins	Thailand	Canada	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Mutation
Popularity Rank	21	18	13
Reviews	0	0	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Tonk	Corn Rex Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex cat?	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000	$800 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) Cornish Rex Breed Club

Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	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 Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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 Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Lithe Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Blue	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	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.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Tonkinese and Cornish Rex coats?	Short Hair	Medium-short	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Slender	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Oval	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Convex	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Silky Long	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Slender Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Whip-like
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Average

Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Special Abilities Comparison

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

Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Affectionate Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	High
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	15-16 years	14-16 years	11-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.	The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Tonkineses 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)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Upper Respiratory Infections Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Patellar Luxation Hereditary Myopathy
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Talkative and loud	Social and playful meows	Soft and high-pitched meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	People-oriented and energetic	Social and playful	Lively and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Energetic tail movements	Social and playful tail movements	Curly tail with expressive movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	High	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Curious Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	High	Low
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. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Cornish Rex are extremely playful and energetic.
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.	Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Cornish Rex 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 Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	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 Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Curious	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese 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.	Cornish Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Cornish Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Cornish Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese 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.	Very dog-friendly: Cornish Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Cornish Rex is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Tonkinese or Cornish Rex?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Burmese vs Tonkinese vs Cornish Rex Cat Breed Comparison

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