Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Exotic Shorthair	Birman	Balinese
Origins	United States	France	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Exotic	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Long-haired Siamese
Price Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese cat?	$1200 to $2200	$700 to $1500	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Exotic Shorthair, Birman and Balinese coats?	Dense	Long Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Solid	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Flat-faced	Round	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Concave	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, very focused and vocal
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	Balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	12-15 years	14-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese cat?	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese?	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Soft and quiet meows	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very sociable	Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression	Gentle and calm	Gentle and affectionate	Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior	Gentle and calm tail movements	Soft tail movements	Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Moderate
Independence	Low	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	High
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Low	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	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, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese?	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese?	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	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, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	No data available	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Balinese?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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