Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	British Longhair	Norwegian Forest
Origins	Russia	United Kingdom	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	22	36	14
Reviews	1	0	0
User Ratings

Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1200	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Gold Green
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.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, British Longhair and Norwegian Forest coats?	Semi-long	Dense, Straight	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Large
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Robust	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Round	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Fine	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Long, independent and active
Guarding Instinct	High	Moderate	High
Protection Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Good

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	High
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	High
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and calm meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	Calm and gentle	Independent and alert
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	High
Territoriality	High	Moderate	High
Independence	High	Moderate	High
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	High
Curiosity	High	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
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. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest 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.	Difficult to Train: British Longhair 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: Norwegian Forest 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, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Curious	Affectionate	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest?	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Siberian or British Longhair or Norwegian Forest?	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.	Moderate

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

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

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