Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Siberian	Burmese	European Burmese
Origins	Russia	Thailand	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	22	21	70
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Burmese Cat	Copper cat British Burmese
Price Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese cat?	$1200 to $2500	$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)

Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	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 Burmese or European Burmese?	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 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-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Yellow
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown
Coat What is the difference between Siberian, Burmese and European Burmese coats?	Semi-long	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Oval	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Dense	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and affectionate	Long, highly social and focused	Long, affectionate and curious
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Poor

Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	High	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	12-15 years	15-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese cat?	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Yes Siberian 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 European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and affectionate meows	Talkative and loud	Affectionate and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Loyal and affectionate	People-oriented and energetic	Affectionate and loyal
Tail Behavior	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Affectionate and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	Low
Territoriality	High	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
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: Burmese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: European Burmese 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 Burmese or European 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, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Curious	Curious	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Siberian 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.	European Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese?	High: Siberian 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: European Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Siberian 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: European Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese?	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	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, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Siberian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siberian 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 European Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Siberian or Burmese or European Burmese?	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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