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Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese" Compare Oriental and Bengal. Which is better: Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name Oriental Bengal Siamese
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank161215
Reviews010
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Oriental Shorthair Bengal Cat Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese cat?
$800 to $1500 $1800 to $3000 $600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
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)

Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese 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, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI No data available
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Substantial
Bengal are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Green Gold
Green 		No data available
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue. No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Oriental, Bengal and Siamese coats?
Short Hair Sleek, Glossy Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Robust Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Oval Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Robust Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Average Average

Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Moderate Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Very high sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Low High Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Low High Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Low High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
12-14 years 12-16 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese cat?
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese?
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Hot Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Low High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Loud and talkative Variety of sounds including chirps and meows Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and playful Good, but may be dominant Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Vocal and affectionate Alert and playful Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Vocal and affectionate tail movements Quick tail flicks when excited Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate High High
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Low High Moderate
Territoriality Low High High
Independence High High Moderate
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High Moderate High
Hunting Drive High High Moderate
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High High Moderate
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Medium Low
Activity
Moderately Active
Low Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Low Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Bengal are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Highly Trainable: Bengal cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
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, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Energetic Active Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Bengal 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese?
High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Bengal 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.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese?
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Oriental vs Bengal vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Low Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Bengal or Siamese?
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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