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
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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.
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
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
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, British Longhair and Norwegian Forest coats?	Semi-long	Dense, Straight	Long Hair
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.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

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.

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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 Other Names Comparison

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

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

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

Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$1200 to $2500	$800 to $1200	$900 to $1500

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