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Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name Himalayan Siamese Birman
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Thailand flagThailand France flagFrance
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank331519
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy Siam, Thai Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman cat?
$1000 to $2500 $600 to $1200 $700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman 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, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type 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.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue No data available Blue
Hair Color and Pattern Colorpoint pattern
Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail
Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns. 		No data available Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Himalayan, Siamese and Birman coats?
Long Short Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Solid Muscular Solid
Head Shape Round Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Slanted Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Short and Broad Long and Narrow Concave
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
Medium
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Calm
More Sleep

Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Low High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
9-15 years 12-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman cat?
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
No
Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman?
High
Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Very loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and gentle Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Vocal and social Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Vocal and social tail movements Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs Low High Moderate
Protectiveness Low Moderate Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Low Moderate Low
Response To Commands Low High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Moderate Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Moderate
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low Moderate Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Easy Easy
Agility Low High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Low High
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Himalayan 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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
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, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
Dependent Active Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Himalayan 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.
Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman?
High: Himalayan 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.
High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman?
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well 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, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Himalayan vs Siamese vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High Low Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese 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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Himalayan or Siamese or Birman?
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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