Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	British Shorthair	British Longhair
Origins	France	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	19	3	36
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Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair 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.	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	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Birman, British Shorthair and British Longhair coats?	Long Hair	Short Hair	Dense, Straight
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.
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	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.

Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair 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.	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.	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	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, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Affectionate
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.	British Longhair 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 British Longhair?	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: British Longhair 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 British Longhair?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	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: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	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 British Longhair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)

Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	14-15 years	12-17 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or British Shorthair or British Longhair?	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 British Longhair 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 British Longhair?	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 Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs British Shorthair vs British Longhair cat?	$700 to $1500	$1,500 to $3,000	$800 to $1200

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