Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	Burmese	Balinese
Origins	Thailand	Thailand	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	15	21	63
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Burmese Cat	Long-haired Siamese
Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $1500	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	No data available	No data available

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

Size Which is bigger, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese cat?	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.	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 Burmese or Balinese?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 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	Gold Green	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Siamese, Burmese and Balinese coats?	Short Hair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	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	Oval	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Convex	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Average

Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and attentive	Long, highly social and focused	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 Burmese vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	High	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	12-15 years	15-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses 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	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Heat Tolerance	High	High	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Medium

Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Very loud and talkative	Talkative and loud	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and interactive	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression	Vocal and social	People-oriented and energetic	Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior	Vocal and social tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Highly Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	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.	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.	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 Burmese 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 Burmese or Balinese?	Active	Curious	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese 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.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese?	High: Siamese 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.	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 Burmese or Balinese?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese 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.	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 Burmese vs Balinese?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Burmese or Balinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese 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.	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 Burmese or Balinese?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Siamese vs Burmese vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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