Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Selkirk Rex	Manx	Balinese
Origins	United States	United Kingdom	United States
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Group	Crossbreed	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	20	60	63
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Shepherd Cat	Manks, Stubbin, Rumpy	Long-haired Siamese
Price Which one is cheaper, Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese cat?	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	No data available

Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese 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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Male: 11 - 16 pounds, Female: 6 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 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	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.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Blue
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.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Selkirk Rex, Manx and Balinese coats?	Long	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Solid	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Wide-set	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Short and Broad	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and affectionate	Moderate, playful and gentle	Long, very focused and vocal
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	14-15 years	12-14 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese cat?	The Selkirk Rex cat has an average energy level.	The Manx cat has a very high energy level.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	No Selkirk Rex cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Manx cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)	Spinal Dysraphism Arthritis Manx Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and gentle meows	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, playful and friendly	Good, social and friendly	Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression	Patient and loving	Loyal and playful	Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior	Patient and loving tail movements	Playful and agile tail movements	Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	High
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Selkirk Rex are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Manx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Selkirk Rex cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Difficult to Train: Manx cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Average Trainability: Balinese 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, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Active	Easy Going	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Selkirk Rex cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Manx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese?	High: Selkirk Rex cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Manx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	The Selkirk Rex cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Manx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Very dog-friendly: Selkirk Rex owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Manx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese?	Average: the Selkirk Rex cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Manx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	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, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Selkirk Rex cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Manx cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Selkirk Rex or Manx or Balinese?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Selkirk Rex vs Manx vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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