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Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese" Compare Cornish Rex and Burmese. Which is better: Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese?
Name Cornish Rex Burmese Siamese
OriginsUnited Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Thailand flagThailand Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Mutation
Popularity Rank132115
Reviews100
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Corn Rex Cat Burmese Cat Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese cat?
$800 to $1200 $1000 to $1500 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Cornish Rex Breed Club 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese 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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese?
Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI No data available
Body Type Lithe
Cornish Rex are very slender and lightweight, often appearing delicate.
 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 Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Green Gold
Green 		No data available
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Cornish Rex, Burmese and Siamese coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Long Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Solid Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Oval Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Convex Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Fine Slender
Fine
Tail Length Whip-like Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Requires attention 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires careful selection, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity High Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level High Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese?
11-14 years 15-16 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese cat?
The Cornish Rex cat has a very high energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese?
Yes
Cornish Rex cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Patellar Luxation
Hereditary Myopathy 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Easy

Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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

Cornish Rex vs Burmese vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Cornish Rex coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Cornish Rex or Burmese or Siamese?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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