Burmilla
VS
Norwegian Forest
Burmilla vs Norwegian Forest
Compare Burmilla and Norwegian Forest side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Burmilla
Norwegian Forest
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
3 – 6 kg
5 – 10 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Burmilla
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Norwegian Forest
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Burmilla
The Burmilla is a medium‑sized, elegant cat with a luminous shaded or tipped silver coat and expressive green eyes. Affectionate, playful yet calm, it is social with children and other pets. Generally healthy with moderate grooming needs, it suits many home types.
About Norwegian Forest
The Norwegian Forest cat is a large, muscular Scandinavian breed with a dense, water‑resistant double coat and strong climbing ability. Slow to mature, they are gentle, affectionate, and intelligent, needing vertical space, regular grooming, and play to stay healthy and content.
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