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Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan" Compare Persian and Siamese. Which is better: Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
 
 
 
Name Persian Siamese Himalayan
OriginsIran flagIran Thailand flagThailand United States flagUnited States United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank51533
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Siam, Thai Cat Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price
Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan cat?
$1500 to $3000 $600 to $1200 $1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate High
Breed Recognition No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Persian or Siamese 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 Siamese or Himalayan?
Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite ForceWeak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI No data available Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type No data available Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Small
Rounded 		No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Copper
Blue 		No data available 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). No data available 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, Siamese and Himalayan coats?
Glossy Short Hair Long
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Muscular Solid
Head Shape Flat-faced Triangular Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Slanted Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Long and Narrow Short and Broad
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Long and Tapered Plumed
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Average Moderate Sleep

Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Short to moderate, calm and gentle Long, vocal and attentive Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle
Guarding Instinct Low Moderate Low
Protection Instincts Low Moderate Low
Climbing Ability Low High Low
Jumping Ability Moderate Excellent Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Poor Poor

Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
High grooming 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
High grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High Low
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Moderate Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
14-15 years 12-15 years 9-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan cat?
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
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.
No
Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan?
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
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 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Temperate Hot Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Easy Medium

Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and sweet meows Very loud and talkative Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, very social and interactive Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression Calm and sweet Vocal and social Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior Calm and sweet tail movements Vocal and social tail movements Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts Low High Low
Attention Needs Low High Low
Protectiveness Low Moderate Low
Territoriality Low High Low
Independence Low Moderate Low
Response To Commands Low High Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Moderate Low
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low High Low
Curiosity Low High Low
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Moderate Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Difficult Easy Difficult
Agility Low High Low
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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.
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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 Siamese 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 Siamese or Himalayan?
Affectionate Active Dependent
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.
Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan?
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.
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 Siamese or Himalayan?
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
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.
Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan?
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Siamese or Himalayan?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Persian vs Siamese vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

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