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Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese" Compare Siamese and Birman. Which is better: Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Birman Balinese
OriginsThailand flagThailand France flagFrance United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank151963
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Long-haired Siamese
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese cat?
$600 to $1200 $700 to $1500 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Birman 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, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
 Semi-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 No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Blue Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Birman and Balinese coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Long Hair
Leg Lenght Long Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Slender
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Round Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Heavy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, vocal and attentive Moderate, enjoys companionship Long, very focused and vocal
Guarding Instinct Moderate Low Low
Protection Instincts Moderate Low Low
Climbing Ability High Moderate High
Jumping Ability Excellent Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Moderate Poor

Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Low
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Two to three times a day Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
12-15 years 14-15 years 10-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Yes
Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Birman 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, Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Hot Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance High Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very sociable Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression Vocal and social Gentle and affectionate Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Soft tail movements Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality High Low Moderate
Independence Moderate Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low Moderate
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low Moderate
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Low High Low
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium High
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
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: 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, Siamese or Birman 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, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Active Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Siamese 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.
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese?
High: Siamese 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: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
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, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
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, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Birman vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman 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, Siamese or Birman or Balinese?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.

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