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Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest" Compare Siberian and Persian. Which is better: Siberian or Persian or Norwegian Forest?
 
 
 
Name Siberian Persian Norwegian Forest
OriginsRussia flagRussia Iran flagIran Norway flagNorway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank22514
Reviews100
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price
Which one is cheaper, Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest cat?
$1200 to $2500 $1500 to $3000 $900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		No data available Norwegian Forest Cat Club
Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siberian or Persian or Norwegian Forest 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.
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 Persian or Norwegian Forest?
Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceStrong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Substantial
Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
 No data available Substantial
Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded 		Large
Pointed
Tufted
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Green 		Copper
Blue 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat
What is the difference between Siberian, Persian and Norwegian Forest coats?
Semi-long Glossy Long Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Large
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Robust Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Almond-shaped Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Concave Straight Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Short
Dense 		Silky
Long
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Slender
Fine 		Robust
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Plumed
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

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

Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 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 litter size Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, wet food High protein, wet food High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity High Low High
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low 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 Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Siberian or Persian or Norwegian Forest?
12-15 years 14-15 years 12-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Siberian vs Persian vs Norwegian Forest cat?
The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Siberian or Persian or Norwegian Forest?
Yes
Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
No
Persian 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 Persian vs Norwegian Forest?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Retinal Dysplasia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		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 Persian vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and affectionate meows Quiet and sweet meows Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets Excellent, very social and friendly Good, calm and friendly Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression Loyal and affectionate Calm and sweet Independent and alert
Tail Behavior Loyal and affectionate tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low High
Attention Needs Moderate Low Moderate
Protectiveness High Low High
Territoriality High Low High
Independence High Low High
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Moderate Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Agility High Low 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.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired 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 Persian or Norwegian Forest?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Siberian or Persian 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.
Persian 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 Persian vs Norwegian Forest?
High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Persian 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 Persian or Norwegian Forest?
The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian 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 Persian or Norwegian Forest?
Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
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 Persian vs Norwegian Forest?
Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Siberian or Persian or Norwegian Forest?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Siberian or Persian or Norwegian Forest?
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Siberian or Persian 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 Persian vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High High High
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate High Moderate
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Siberian or Persian 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 Persian or Norwegian Forest?
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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