Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Birman	Siberian	Norwegian Forest
Origins	France	Russia	Norway
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Crossbreed	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	19	22	14
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma	Moscow Semi-longhair, Siberian Forest Cat	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie
Price Which one is cheaper, Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest cat?	$700 to $1500	$1200 to $2500	$900 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association

Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 15 - 25 pounds, Female: 12 - 15 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Siberian are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set
Eye Color	Blue	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.
Coat What is the difference between Birman, Siberian and Norwegian Forest coats?	Long Hair	Semi-long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Large
Whisker Length	Long	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	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	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Silky Long
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	Medium	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Sturdy	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, enjoys companionship	Long, loyal and affectionate	Long, independent and active
Guarding Instinct	Low	High	High
Protection Instincts	Low	High	High
Climbing Ability	Moderate	High	High
Jumping Ability	Good	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Good	Good
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Good

Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Moderate grooming Gentle	Affectionate High grooming	Active High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size
Dietary Preferences	Balanced diet	High protein, wet food	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	High	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	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	14-15 years	12-15 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest cat?	The Birman cat has an average energy level.	The Siberian cat has a very high energy level.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Siberian cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest?	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Retinal Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Cold
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Soft and quiet meows	Quiet and affectionate meows	Quiet and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very sociable	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, adaptable and friendly
Facial Expression	Gentle and affectionate	Loyal and affectionate	Independent and alert
Tail Behavior	Soft tail movements	Loyal and affectionate tail movements	Independent and alert tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	High
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	High	High
Territoriality	Low	High	High
Independence	Low	High	High
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Active Curious Playful	Active Curious Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	High	High
Travel Compatibility	High	Medium	Low
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.	Active Adventurer. Siberian are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Average Trainability: Siberian cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest 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 Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	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 Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	Affectionate	Curious	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest?	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Siberian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Siberian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Siberian owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest?	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Siberian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	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 Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Birman or Siberian or Norwegian Forest?	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.	Moderate

Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Grooming Comparison

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

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Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Comparison

Birman vs Siberian vs Norwegian Forest Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

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