Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Sphynx	Oriental	European Burmese
Origins	Canada	United States	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Mutation	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	6	16	70
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Hairless, Canadian Sphynx	Oriental Shorthair	Copper cat British Burmese
Price Which one is cheaper, Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese cat?	$1800 to $3000	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Sphynx have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green Blue	Green	Gold Yellow
Hair Color and Pattern	Hairless or with a light downy coat; skin can be any colour or pattern, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown
Coat What is the difference between Sphynx, Oriental and European Burmese coats?	Hairless	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Muscular	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Large and Prominent	Almond-shaped	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	High grooming Sensitive skin	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires careful genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Low fat, high fiber	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Low	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Two or more small meals a day	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	12-14 years	12-14 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese cat?	The Sphynx cat has an average energy level.	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Yes Sphynx cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	Yes Oriental 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, Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Orientals 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) Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur) Hereditary Myopathy	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and energetic sounds	Loud and talkative	Affectionate and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and playful	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Outgoing and energetic	Vocal and affectionate	Affectionate and loyal
Tail Behavior	Outgoing and energetic tail movements	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Affectionate and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	High
Play Style	Curious Interactive Playful	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	High	High	High
Curiosity	High	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	High	High
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	High	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Medium
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. Sphynx are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Difficult to Train: Sphynx 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: Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Loyal	Energetic	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Sphynx cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Oriental 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: Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese?	High: Sphynx cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Oriental 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, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	The Sphynx cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Very dog-friendly: Sphynx owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Oriental 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, Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese?	Outstanding: Sphynx is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Sphynx vs Oriental vs European Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Sphynx coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the European Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Sphynx or Oriental or European Burmese?	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.	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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