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Siamese vs Birman vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Birman vs Persian" Compare Siamese and Birman. Which is better: Siamese or Birman or Persian?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Birman Persian
OriginsThailand flagThailand France flagFrance Iran flagIran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank15195
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Birman vs Persian cat?
$600 to $1200 $700 to $1500 $1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate High
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 Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Birman or Persian 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, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 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.
 No data available
Ear Shape No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded
Eye Color No data available Blue Copper
Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		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).
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Birman and Persian coats?
Short Hair Long Hair Glossy
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Flat-faced
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Round Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Concave Straight
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 Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Siamese vs Birman vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siamese vs Birman vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
High grooming
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, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium 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 Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
12-15 years 14-15 years 14-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Birman vs Persian cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
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.
No
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Birman vs Persian?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Persians 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)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate Hot Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance High Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Medium Medium

Siamese vs Birman vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Soft and quiet meows Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very sociable Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression Vocal and social Gentle and affectionate Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Soft tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate Low
Attention Needs High Moderate Low
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence Moderate Low Low
Response To Commands High Moderate Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate Low Low
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies High Low Low
Curiosity High Moderate Low
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Cautious
Stalking Behavior Moderate Low Low
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Difficult
Agility High Moderate Low
Travel Compatibility Low High Low
Activity
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
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 Persian?
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.
Persian 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 Persian?
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: Persian 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 Persian?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
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.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Birman vs Persian?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Siamese vs Birman vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate High
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 Persian?
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.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Siamese or Birman or Persian?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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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