Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	Thai	European Burmese
Origins	United States	Thailand	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	16	24	70
Reviews	0	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Old-Style Siamese, Traditional Siamese, Classic Siamese, Wichien Maat, Applehead	Copper cat British Burmese
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese cat?	$800 to $1500	$500 to $1,500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese cat?	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.	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 Thai or European Burmese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 13 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 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	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Thai have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Blue	Gold Yellow
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint, though the classic seal point is the most recognized.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown
Coat What is the difference between Oriental, Thai and European Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Soft, Silky	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Slender	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Moderate	Low
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	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	12-14 years	15-20 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Thai cat has a very high energy level.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Thai cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Social and talkative	Affectionate and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and playful	Good, social and playful	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Vocal and affectionate	Social and vocal	Affectionate and loyal
Tail Behavior	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Social and vocal tail movements	Affectionate and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Low	Moderate	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	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. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Thai are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese 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.	Average Trainability: Thai cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: European Burmese 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, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	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, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Energetic	Intelligent, Affectionate, Playful, Vocal	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Thai cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	European Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese?	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Thai cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: European Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Thai cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Thai cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: European Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Thai is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Oriental vs Thai vs European Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Thai coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the European Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Thai or European Burmese?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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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