Persian vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Siamese
Origins	Iran	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	5	15
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Persian vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Siamese 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Siamese cat?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
Body Type	No data available	Foreign (Oriental)
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	No data available
Eye Color	Copper Blue	No data available
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).	No data available
Coat What is the difference between Persian and Siamese coats?	Glossy	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Long

Persian vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Siamese?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian 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.

Persian vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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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.	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, Persian or Siamese?	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 Siamese?	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian 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: Persian vs Siamese?	High: Persian 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, Persian or Siamese?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Siamese?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Siamese?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Siamese?	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, Persian or Siamese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Siamese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Persian vs Siamese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Siam, Thai Cat

Persian vs Siamese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Persian cats live longer than Siamese?	14-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Siamese cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Siamese?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Siamese?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Persian vs Siamese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Siamese cat?	$1500 to $3000	$600 to $1200
Breed Recognition	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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