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Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal" Compare Egyptian Mau and Burmese. Which is better: Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
 
 
 
Name Egyptian Mau Burmese Bengal
OriginsEgypt flagEgypt Thailand flagThailand United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank612112
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pharaoh Cat Burmese Cat Bengal Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal cat?
$1000 to $1200 $1000 to $1500 $1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low High
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Gold
Green 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke. Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Coat
What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, Burmese and Bengal coats?
Short to medium Short Hair Sleek, Glossy
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Solid Solid Robust
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 Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Convex Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Fine Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Average

Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal Special Abilities Comparison

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

Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, balanced diet High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate High
Exercise Needs Medium High Low
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
18-20 years 15-16 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal cat?
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
No
Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS) 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Climate Hot Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium High Low
Heat Tolerance Medium High Low
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and melodious meows Talkative and loud Variety of sounds including chirps and meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys company of other pets Excellent, very social and affectionate Good, but may be dominant
Facial Expression Graceful and alert People-oriented and energetic Alert and playful
Tail Behavior Graceful and alert tail movements Energetic tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness High Low High
Territoriality High Low High
Independence High Low High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate High Moderate
Hunting Drive High High High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium High Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Low Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Low
Independent
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Low
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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: Bengal 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, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Agile Curious Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal?
High: Egyptian Mau 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: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal?
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
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, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
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, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Egyptian Mau vs Burmese vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Egyptian Mau coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Egyptian Mau or Burmese or Bengal?
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.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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