Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	American Shorthair	Birman
Origins	Russia	United States	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	22	9	19
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Domestic Shorthair	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman cat?	$1200 to $2500	$600 to $1200	$700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	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	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Green Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, American Shorthair and Birman coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Robust	Lean	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Slender Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Long, focused on play and hunting	Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Low
Protection Instincts	High	High	Low
Climbing Ability	High	High	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Good	Moderate

Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, raw diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	12-15 years	15-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The American Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No American Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Diabetes Mellitus	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Moderate meowing	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Calm and adaptable	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Flicks tail when curious	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	High	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Curious Playful Gentle	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	High	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	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, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Curious	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Shorthair 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Shorthair 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.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Shorthair 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Siberian vs American Shorthair vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Shorthair 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.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or American Shorthair or Birman?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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