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Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name Himalayan Siberian Birman
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Russia flagRussia France flagFrance
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank332219
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price
Which one is cheaper, Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman cat?
$1000 to $2500 $1200 to $2500 $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 Siberian vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Himalayan or Siberian or Birman cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.
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 Siberian or Birman?
Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 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.
 Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Gold
Green 		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. 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Himalayan, Siberian and Birman coats?
Long Semi-long Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Long
Musculature Solid Robust Solid
Head Shape Round Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Round Oval Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Short and Broad Concave 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 Sturdy Sturdy
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Calm
More Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep

Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

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

Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Balanced diet High protein, wet food Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Low Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low High Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level Moderate High Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Himalayan or Siberian or Birman?
9-15 years 12-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman cat?
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Himalayan or Siberian or Birman?
No
Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Siberian 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 Siberian 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 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate Temperate Cold Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Medium

Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and infrequent meows Quiet and affectionate meows Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and gentle Excellent, very social and friendly Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression Sweet and gentle Loyal and affectionate Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior Sweet and gentle tail movements Loyal and affectionate tail movements Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Moderate
Attention Needs Low Moderate Moderate
Protectiveness Low High Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Low High Low
Response To Commands Low High Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low High Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Moderate
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Low High Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Moderate Easy
Agility Low High Moderate
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium High
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siberian 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.
Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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 Siberian 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 Siberian or Birman?
Dependent Curious Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siberian 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 Siberian vs Birman?
High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Siberian 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 Siberian or Birman?
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Himalayan or Siberian or Birman?
Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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 Siberian vs Birman?
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siberian 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 Siberian or Birman?
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, Himalayan or Siberian or Birman?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Himalayan or Siberian or Birman?
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.

Himalayan vs Siberian vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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