British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	European Burmese	Siamese
Origins	United Kingdom	Thailand	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Mutation
Popularity Rank	3	70	15
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Copper cat British Burmese	Siam, Thai Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$600 to $1000	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	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)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese cat?	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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds	Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Foreign (Oriental) Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	No data available
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Yellow	No data available
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown	No data available
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, European Burmese and Siamese coats?	Short Hair	Short	Short Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Long
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Robust	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Round	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Oval	Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Straight	Long and Narrow
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Sturdy	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, enjoys calm activities	Long, affectionate and curious	Long, vocal and attentive
Guarding Instinct	High	Low	Moderate
Protection Instincts	High	Low	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	High
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Poor	Poor

British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Vocal Requires attention
Breeding	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Low	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	12-17 years	10-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No European Burmese 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, British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Hot
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Easy

British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and gentle meows	Affectionate and talkative	Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and tolerant	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression	Calm and easygoing	Affectionate and loyal	Vocal and social
Tail Behavior	Gentle swaying when calm	Affectionate and loyal tail movements	Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	High
Attention Needs	Low	High	High
Protectiveness	High	Low	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Low	High
Independence	High	Low	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Medium	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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: 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.	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, British Shorthair or European Burmese 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, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	Affectionate	Sweet	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Shorthair 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.	Siamese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese?	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.	High: European Burmese 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, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair 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.	Very dog-friendly: Siamese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese?	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	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, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Shorthair or European Burmese or Siamese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

British Shorthair vs European Burmese vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

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

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