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Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese" Compare Turkish Angora and Persian. Which is better: Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
 
 
 
Name Turkish Angora Persian Burmese
OriginsTurkey flagTurkey Iran flagIran Thailand flagThailand
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Natural Natural Natural
Popularity Rank69521
Reviews000
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ankara Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Burmese Cat
Price
Which one is cheaper, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese cat?
$1000 to $2000 $1500 to $3000 $1000 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate High Low
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available No data available

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese cat?
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.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 9 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Turkish Angora have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 No data available Semi-cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Medium
Small
Rounded 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold
Blue 		Copper
Blue 		Gold
Green
Hair Color and Pattern All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; most commonly seen in solid white. 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
Coat
What is the difference between Turkish Angora, Persian and Burmese coats?
Long Hair Glossy Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Muscular Solid
Head Shape Triangular Flat-faced Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Almond-shaped Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Straight Convex
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long 		Short
Dense 		Short
Dense
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Slender
Fine 		Slender
Fine 		Fine
Tail Length Plumed Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Average Active
Less Sleep 		Active
Less Sleep

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese Special Abilities Comparison

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

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 4-6 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming 		Affectionate
High grooming 		Social
Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires experienced breeders, small litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, low fat High protein, wet food High protein, balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance High Medium High
Noise Sensitivity Low Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity High Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium High
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
15-18 years 14-15 years 15-16 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese cat?
The Turkish Angora cat has a very high energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The Burmese cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
No
Turkish Angora cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
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.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Persians 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)
Deafness (particularly in white cats)
Ataxia 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome 		Diabetes Mellitus
Hypokalemia
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome (FOPS)
Climate Cold Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium High
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium High
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Easy

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Graceful and active meows Quiet and sweet meows Talkative and loud
Interaction With Other Pets Good, social and friendly Good, calm and friendly Excellent, very social and affectionate
Facial Expression Graceful and active Calm and sweet People-oriented and energetic
Tail Behavior Graceful and active tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Energetic tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Low Moderate
Attention Needs High Low High
Protectiveness High Low Low
Territoriality High Low Low
Independence High Low Low
Response To Commands High Low High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive High Low High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Low High
Curiosity High Low High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Low High
Aggression Level Low Moderate Moderate
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Easy
Agility High Low High
Travel Compatibility Low Low High
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium High
Playfulness
Energetic Explorer. Turkish Angora are extremely playful and energetic.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Active Adventurer. Burmese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Average Trainability: Turkish Angora cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
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.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
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, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Affectionate Affectionate Curious
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Turkish Angora cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
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.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese?
High: Turkish Angora cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
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.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
The Turkish Angora cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Burmese cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Very dog-friendly: Turkish Angora owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
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.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese?
Outstanding: Turkish Angora is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Outstanding: Burmese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
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, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
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.

Turkish Angora vs Persian vs Burmese Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding High High Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Turkish Angora coat in good condition.
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.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Turkish Angora or Persian or Burmese?
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
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.

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