British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Shorthair	Bengal	Burmese
Origins	United Kingdom	United States	Thailand
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Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Natural
Popularity Rank	3	12	21
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British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Shorthair or Bengal or Burmese cat?	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.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Shorthair or Bengal or Burmese?	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Shorthair, Bengal and Burmese coats?	Short Hair	Sleek, Glossy	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Spotted or marbled patterns in brown, silver, snow, and blue.	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Green
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

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

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica	Bengal Cat	Burmese Cat

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Shorthair or Bengal or Burmese?	12-17 years	12-16 years	15-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese cat?	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Bengal cat has a very high energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Shorthair or Bengal or Burmese?	No British Shorthair 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.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Bengals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)

British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Shorthair vs Bengal vs Burmese cat?	$1,500 to $3,000	$1800 to $3000	$1000 to $1500

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