Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Persian	Burmese	European Burmese
Origins	Iran	Thailand	Thailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	5	21	70
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	Burmese Cat	Copper cat British Burmese
Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese cat?	$1500 to $3000	$1000 to $1500	$600 to $1000
Cost Of Ownership	High	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds	Male: 10-14 pounds, Female: 7-10 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	No data available	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign European Burmese have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Gold Green	Gold Yellow
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Blue Sable Champagne Platinum	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Brown
Coat What is the difference between Persian, Burmese and European Burmese coats?	Glossy	Short Hair	Short
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Convex	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Dense	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Fine	Sturdy
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Long, highly social and focused	Long, affectionate and curious
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Good	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Moderate	Poor

Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming	Social Affectionate Moderate grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	High protein, balanced diet	High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	High	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	14-15 years	15-16 years	10-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The European Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	Yes Burmese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No European Burmese cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High European Burmeses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Diabetes Mellitus Hypokalemia Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Diabetes Mellitus Glaucoma
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and sweet meows	Talkative and loud	Affectionate and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Excellent, very social and affectionate	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and sweet	People-oriented and energetic	Affectionate and loyal
Tail Behavior	Calm and sweet tail movements	Energetic tail movements	Affectionate and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	High	High
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	Low	Low	Low
Response To Commands	Low	High	High
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Low	High	High
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Social Playful	Active Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Low	High	High
Curiosity	Low	High	High
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️	High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Low	High	High
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Difficult	Easy	Easy
Agility	Low	High	High
Travel Compatibility	Low	High	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Highly Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Playfulness	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.	Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. European Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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.	Moderately Trainable: European Burmese cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	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, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Affectionate	Curious	Sweet
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian 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.	European Burmese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese?	High: Persian 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.	High: European Burmese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.	The European Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: European Burmese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: European Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	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, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Burmese coat in good condition.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the European Burmese coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian or Burmese or European Burmese?	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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Persian vs Burmese vs European Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

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