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Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese" Compare Egyptian Mau and Birman. Which is better: Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
 
 
 
Name Egyptian Mau Birman Siamese
OriginsEgypt flagEgypt France flagFrance Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Crossbreed Mutation
Popularity Rank611915
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Pharaoh Cat Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma Siam, Thai Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese cat?
$1000 to $1200 $700 to $1500 $600 to $1200
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)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese cat?
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.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds Male: 11 - 15 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI No data available
Body Type Semi-foreign
Egyptian Mau have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Siamese have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		No data available
Eye Color Green Blue No data available
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted coat pattern; colours include silver, bronze, and smoke. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		No data available
Coat
What is the difference between Egyptian Mau, Birman and Siamese coats?
Short to medium Long Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Long
Whisker Length Medium Long Medium
Musculature Solid Solid Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Round Slanted
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Straight Concave Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Short
Dense 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
Medium
High
Bone Structure Fine Sturdy Slender
Fine
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Calm
More Sleep 		Average

Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, alert and active Moderate, enjoys companionship Long, vocal and attentive
Guarding Instinct High Low Moderate
Protection Instincts High Low Moderate
Climbing Ability High Moderate High
Jumping Ability Excellent Good Excellent
Swimming Ability Good Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Moderate Poor

Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 4-6 Kittens 1-3 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Social
Moderate grooming
Gentle 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention
Breeding Requires experienced breeders, small to moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat Balanced diet High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low Moderate
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two to three times a day Two or three times a day
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
18-20 years 14-15 years 12-15 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese cat?
The Egyptian Mau cat has a very high energy level.
The Birman cat has an average energy level.
The Siamese cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
No
Egyptian Mau cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Birman 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, Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Corneal Dermoid
Congenital Hypotrichosis 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Hot Temperate Hot
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Soft and melodious meows Soft and quiet meows Very loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, enjoys company of other pets Excellent, very sociable Good, very social and interactive
Facial Expression Graceful and alert Gentle and affectionate Vocal and social
Tail Behavior Graceful and alert tail movements Soft tail movements Vocal and social tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness High Low Moderate
Territoriality High Low High
Independence High Low Moderate
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate High High
Hunting Drive High Low Moderate
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Social
Playful
Gentle 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low Moderate
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Medium High 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
Active Adventurer. Egyptian Mau are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Siamese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Challenging to Train: Egyptian Mau cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
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.
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, Egyptian Mau or Birman 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, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
Agile Affectionate Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Egyptian Mau cats don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Birman 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: Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese?
High: Egyptian Mau cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Birman 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, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
The Egyptian Mau cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Siamese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
Egyptian Mau cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Very dog-friendly: Birman 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, Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese?
Smart: Egyptian Mau's has great intelligence.
Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Siamese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
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, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
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, Egyptian Mau or Birman or Siamese?
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Egyptian Mau vs Birman vs Siamese Grooming Comparison

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

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