Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siamese	Japanese Bobtail	Burmese
Origins	Thailand	Japan	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Mutation	Natural
Popularity Rank	15	59	21
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Siam, Thai Cat	Japanese Truncated Cat	Burmese Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese cat?	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	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 Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siamese or Japanese Bobtail or Burmese 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 Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	No data available	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 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-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	No data available	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	No data available	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	No data available	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Coat What is the difference between Siamese, Japanese Bobtail and Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Long	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Long	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Slanted	Almond-shaped	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Convex
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Average	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention	Social Low maintenance	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, low carbs	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or three times a day	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siamese or Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	12-15 years	14-16 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese cat?	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siamese or Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	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	Hard	Easy

Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Very loud and talkative	Melodious and varied sounds	Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and interactive	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression	Vocal and social	Energetic and intelligent	People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior	Vocal and social tail movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Curious Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	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.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	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.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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 Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	Active	Active	Curious
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese?	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siamese or Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese?	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siamese or Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	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 Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	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 Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese 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 Care	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siamese or Japanese Bobtail or Burmese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail 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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Siamese vs Japanese Bobtail vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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