Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Birman	Himalayan
Origins	Iran	France	United States United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	5	19	33
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan cat?	$1500 to $3000	$700 to $1500	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Birman or Himalayan cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	No data available	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.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	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 Persian, Birman and Himalayan coats?	Glossy	Long Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	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	Concave	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Moderate Sleep

Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

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

Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	14-15 years	14-15 years	9-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman 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, Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Himalayans 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) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	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	Medium	Medium	Medium

Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	Gentle and affectionate	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Soft tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Low	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Low
Curiosity	Low	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Easy	Difficult
Agility	Low	Moderate	Low
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	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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.	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, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	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, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Dependent
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian 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.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan?	High: Persian 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.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	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, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along 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, Persian or Birman or Himalayan?	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.

Persian vs Birman vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

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