Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Snowshoe	European Burmese	Balinese
Origins	United States	Thailand	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	53	70	63
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Other Names What other names do they have?	White Feet Cat	Copper cat British Burmese	Long-haired Siamese
Price Which one is cheaper, Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese cat?	$600 to $1200	$600 to $1000	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	No data available

Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	Male: 9 - 12 pounds, Female: 7 - 10 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds	Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Snowshoe have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Oriental Longhair Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
Ear Shape	Medium Triangular Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Yellow	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Pointed pattern similar to Siamese; white markings on paws, chest, and face; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Snowshoe, European Burmese and Balinese coats?	Short	Short	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Robust	Slender
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Shaggy	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Heavy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Low	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or more small meals a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	14-19 years	10-15 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese cat?	The Snowshoe cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	No Snowshoe cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and social meows	Affectionate and talkative	Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, enjoys the company of other pets
Facial Expression	Affectionate and social	Affectionate and loyal	Intelligent and energetic
Tail Behavior	Affectionate and social tail movements	Affectionate and loyal tail movements	Energetic tail flicks
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	High
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Social Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Snowshoe are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Snowshoe cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	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.	Average Trainability: Balinese 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, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	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, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	Affectionate	Sweet	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Snowshoe 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.	Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese?	High: Snowshoe 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.	High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	The Snowshoe cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	Very dog-friendly: Snowshoe 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.	Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese?	Outstanding: Snowshoe is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	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, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on 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, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Snowshoe vs European Burmese vs Balinese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Snowshoe cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the European Burmese coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Snowshoe or European Burmese or Balinese?	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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