Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Munchkin	British Longhair	Himalayan
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States United Kingdom
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Group	Mutation	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	55	36	33
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sausage Cat	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price Which one is cheaper, Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan cat?	$1000 to $2000	$800 to $1200	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Male: 6 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	All Colors	Gold Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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.
Coat What is the difference between Munchkin, British Longhair and Himalayan coats?	Long	Dense, Straight	Long
Leg Lenght	No data available	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Button	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Short and Stubby	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

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

Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Special care for legs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high protein	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	10-15 years	12-15 years	9-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan cat?	The Munchkin cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	No Munchkin cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Lordosis Pectus Excavatum	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	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	Hard	Medium	Medium

Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Playful and gentle meows	Quiet and calm meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, enjoys companionship	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression	Playful and outgoing	Calm and gentle	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Playful and outgoing tail movements	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	Low	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	Low	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	High	Low	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. Munchkin are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Munchkin 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: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Agile	Affectionate	Dependent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Munchkin cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan?	High: Munchkin cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	The Munchkin cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Very dog-friendly: Munchkin owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan?	Outstanding: Munchkin is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Munchkin vs British Longhair vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Munchkin 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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Munchkin or British Longhair or Himalayan?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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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