Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Exotic Shorthair	Birman	Persian
Origins	United States	France	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	1	19	5
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Exotic	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian cat?	$1200 to $2200	$700 to $1500	$1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
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 Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 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.	No data available
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Blue	Copper Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).
Coat What is the difference between Exotic Shorthair, Birman and Persian coats?	Dense	Long Hair	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Short	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Slender	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Flat-faced	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Short and Broad	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming
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, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	12-15 years	14-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian cat?	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian?	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 Persians 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) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and calm	Gentle and affectionate	Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior	Gentle and calm tail movements	Soft tail movements	Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Difficult
Agility	Low	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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.	Persian 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 Persian?	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: Persian 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 Persian?	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian?	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Exotic Shorthair vs Birman vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	High
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	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or Birman or Persian?	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.	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.

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