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Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese" Compare Tonkinese and Birman. Which is better: Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Tonkinese Birman Burmese
OriginsCanada flagCanada France flagFrance Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Crossbreed Natural
Popularity Rank181921
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Tonk Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese cat?
$600 to $1000 $700 to $1500 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Low
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)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available

Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese cat?
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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceWeak 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 Semi-foreign
Tonkinese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Blue Blue Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern Mink pattern, which is a combination of Siamese colorpoint and Burmese solid colours; base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail; point colours include natural (sable), champagne, blue, and platinum. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		Blue
Sable
Champagne
Platinum
Coat
What is the difference between Tonkinese, Birman and Burmese coats?
Medium-short Long Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Slender Solid Solid
Head Shape Round Round Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Oval Round Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Convex
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Dense 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Sturdy Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Active
Less Sleep 		Calm
More Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, social and playful Moderate, enjoys companionship Long, highly social and focused
Guarding Instinct Moderate Low Low
Protection Instincts Moderate Low Low
Climbing Ability Moderate Moderate Moderate
Jumping Ability Good Good Good
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Moderate Moderate

Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
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 		Two to three times a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
14-16 years 14-15 years 15-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese cat?
The Tonkinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
No
Tonkinese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Yes
Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese?
High
Tonkineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Upper Respiratory Infections
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Social and playful meows Soft and quiet meows Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Good, very social and friendly Excellent, very sociable Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Social and playful Gentle and affectionate People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Social and playful tail movements Soft tail movements Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts Moderate Moderate Moderate
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness Moderate Low Low
Territoriality Moderate Low Low
Independence High Low Low
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Curious
Social
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills Moderate ⏺️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility High High High
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. Tonkinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Highly Trainable: Tonkinese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Moderately Trainable: Birman 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: Burmese 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, Tonkinese or Birman or 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, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
Curious Affectionate Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Tonkinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Birman 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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese?
High: Tonkinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Birman 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.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
The Tonkinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
Very dog-friendly: Tonkinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Birman 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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese?
Outstanding: Tonkinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Tonkinese or Birman or 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, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Tonkinese vs Birman vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Low Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareModerate Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Tonkinese coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Birman 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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Tonkinese or Birman or Burmese?
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.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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