Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Turkish Angora	British Shorthair	Birman
Origins	Turkey	United Kingdom	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	69	3	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ankara	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman cat?	$1000 to $2000	$1,500 to $3,000	$700 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) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	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	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Blue	Gold Copper	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Turkish Angora, British Shorthair and Birman coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Slender	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Long and Narrow	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, playful and intelligent	Long, enjoys calm activities	Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct	High	High	Low
Protection Instincts	High	High	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Good	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Good	Moderate	Moderate

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low fat	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	High	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	15-18 years	12-17 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman cat?	The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	No Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair 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.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Deafness (particularly in white cats) Ataxia	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Cold	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Easy	Medium

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Graceful and active meows	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, social and friendly	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Graceful and active	Calm and easygoing	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Graceful and active tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	High	Low
Territoriality	High	High	Low
Independence	High	High	Low
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Easy
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Turkish Angora cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman?	High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman?	Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	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, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	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.

Turkish Angora vs British Shorthair vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or British Shorthair or Birman?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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