Burmese vs European
Compare Burmese and European: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Burmese
European
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
25 – 35 cm
Weight
3 – 6 kg
3 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 16 years
12 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
Not available
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Burmese
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
European
Summary
About Burmese
The Burmese is a medium, muscular cat with a short, satin coat in rich solid colors and large golden eyes. Affectionate and people focused, it often follows a favorite person, enjoys play and training, dislikes long solitude, and usually stays lively and social into old age.
About European
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