Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Burmese	Abyssinian	Bengal
Origins	Thailand	Ethiopia	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	21	10	12
Reviews	0	0	1
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Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Burmese, Abyssinian and Bengal coats?	Short Hair	Shorthair	Sleek, Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bengal coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	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.	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Highly Trainable: Bengal 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, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Curious	Active	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bengal cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?	High: Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bengal cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bengal cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bengal owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Bengal is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	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, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	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.

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Burmese Cat	Abys	Bengal Cat

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	15-16 years	14-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal cat?	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Burmese or Abyssinian or Bengal?	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Bengal cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal?	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Burmese vs Abyssinian vs Bengal cat?	$1000 to $1500	$900 to $1500	$1800 to $3000

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