Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Khao Manee	Japanese Bobtail	Burmilla
Origins	Thailand	Japan	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	66	59	72
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Khao Plort, Diamond Eye, White Cat of Thailand	Japanese Truncated Cat	Asian Burmilla
Price Which one is cheaper, Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla cat?	$5000 to $10000	$800 to $1500	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 7 - 13 pounds, Female: 6 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Khao Manee have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign Burmilla have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue Odd	Gold Green	Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid white coat Some may have faint spots or shading.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.	Wide range of colors in shaded or tipped patterns, including black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream.
Coat What is the difference between Khao Manee, Japanese Bobtail and Burmilla coats?	Short Hair	Long	Short Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla Special Abilities Comparison

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

Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Low maintenance	Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	10-12 years	14-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla cat?	The Khao Manee cat has an average energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmilla cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	No Khao Manee cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Burmilla cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Retinal Dysplasia
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate sounds	Melodious and varied sounds	Quiet and soft meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, friendly and playful
Facial Expression	Playful and affectionate	Energetic and intelligent	Playful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Playful and affectionate tail movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Playful tail swishes
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Curious Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Khao Manee are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmilla are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Khao Manee cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Challenging to Train: Burmilla 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, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	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, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	Active	Active	Easy Going
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Khao Manee cats adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Burmilla cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla?	Average to High: Khao Manee cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Burmilla cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	The Khao Manee cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmilla cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	Dog-friendly: Khao Manee cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Burmilla cats generally get on well with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla?	Outstanding: Khao Manee is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Burmilla cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	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, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	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, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Khao Manee vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmilla Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Khao Manee coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Burmilla cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Khao Manee or Japanese Bobtail or Burmilla?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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