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Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese" Compare Siamese and Burmese. Which is better: Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese?
 
 
 
Name Siamese Burmese Tonkinese
OriginsThailand flagThailand Thailand flagThailand Canada flagCanada
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Mutation Natural Crossbreed
Popularity Rank152118
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Siam, Thai Cat Burmese Cat Tonk
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese cat?
$600 to $1200 $1000 to $1500 $600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Low Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

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

Size
Which is bigger, Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese?
Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 12 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.
 Semi-foreign
Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape No data available Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Pointed
Medium
Wide-set
Eye Color No data available Gold
Green 		Blue
Hair Color and Pattern No data available Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum 		Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum.
Coat
What is the difference between Siamese, Burmese and Tonkinese coats?
Short Hair Short Hair Medium-short
Leg Lenght Long Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Solid Slender
Head Shape Triangular Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Slanted Oval Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Convex Straight
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 Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Long and Tapered Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 4-6 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 to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, balanced diet High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance High High Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Low Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation Moderate Low Moderate
Feeding Schedule Two or three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Low
Exercise Needs High High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese?
12-15 years 15-16 years 14-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese cat?
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese?
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.
No
Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Tonkineses 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)
Upper Respiratory Infections
Asthma
Climate Hot Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance High High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Easy Easy Medium

Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Very loud and talkative Talkative and loud Social and playful meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and interactive Excellent, very social and affectionate Good, very social and friendly
Facial Expression Vocal and social People-oriented and energetic Social and playful
Tail Behavior Vocal and social tail movements Energetic tail movements Social and playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate Moderate
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Moderate
Territoriality High Low Moderate
Independence Moderate Low High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Moderate High High
Play Style Active
Social
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful 		Curious
Social
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 High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Moderate
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Low High High
Activity
Highly Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals High
Friendly
Tolerant 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Medium
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. Tonkinese 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.
Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese?
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 Burmese or Tonkinese?
Active Curious Curious
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.
Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese?
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: Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese?
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese?
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: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Siamese vs Burmese vs Tonkinese?
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siamese or Burmese or Tonkinese?
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 Tonkinese?
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 Tonkinese?
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 Tonkinese Grooming Comparison

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