Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Persian	Siamese
Origins	France	Iran	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	19	5	15
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Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Persian or Siamese 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Persian and Siamese coats?	Long Hair	Glossy	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	No data available
Eye Color	Blue	Copper Blue	No data available
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded	No data available

Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Siamese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	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.

Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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.	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Highly Trainable: Siamese cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	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 Persian or Siamese?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Persian vs Siamese?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siamese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Persian vs Siamese?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	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.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Siam, Thai Cat

Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	14-15 years	14-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Persian vs Siamese cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Persian or Siamese?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siamese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Persian vs Siamese?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma

Birman vs Persian vs Siamese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Persian vs Siamese cat?	$700 to $1500	$1500 to $3000	$600 to $1200

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