Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	British Shorthair	American Shorthair
Origins	France	United Kingdom	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	19	3	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Domestic Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair cat?	$700 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$600 to $1200
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) 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)

Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Males: 11 to 15 pounds, Female: 8 to 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	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	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Green Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, British Shorthair and American Shorthair coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Muscular	Lean
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Button	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, focused on play and hunting
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Good

Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair Health Comparison

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

Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Soft and gentle meows	Moderate meowing
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, enjoys other pets' company
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Calm and easygoing	Calm and adaptable
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Gentle swaying when calm	Flicks tail when curious
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	Moderate	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Playful Gentle Calm	Curious Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Low	Low	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	High
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	High
Travel Compatibility	High	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	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. American Shorthair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	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.	Average Trainability: American Shorthair 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, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	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, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman 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.	American Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair?	High: Birman 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: American Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: Birman 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: American Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the American Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	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, Birman or British Shorthair or American Shorthair?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Birman vs British Shorthair vs American Shorthair Grooming Comparison

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

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