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Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese" Compare Siamese and Birman. Which is better: Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Birman Burmese
OriginsThailand flagThailand France flagFrance Thailand flagThailand
Group Mutation Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank151921
Reviews000
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese cat?
$600 to $1200 $700 to $1500 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Low
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 Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Birman or Burmese 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 Burmese?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 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.
Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Blue Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern No data available Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Birman and Burmese coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Solid
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Round Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Convex
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled
Short
Dense
Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine
Sturdy Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle
Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, 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 Moderate
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 Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs High Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
12-15 years 14-15 years 15-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
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
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Burmeses 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
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate Hot Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance High Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Easy

Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very sociable Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Vocal and social Gentle and affectionate People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Soft tail movements Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence Moderate Low Low
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful
Social
Playful
Gentle
Active
Social
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 High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Low High High
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. Burmese 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: Burmese 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 Burmese?
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, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
Active Affectionate Curious
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.
Burmese 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 Burmese?
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: Burmese 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 Burmese?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
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: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Birman vs Burmese?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
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 Burmese?
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 Burmese?
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 Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareHigh Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
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.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Birman or Burmese?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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