Thai vs Burmese
Same fields, side by side: weight, lifespan, grooming load, energy and known health risks.
| Thai | Burmese | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7–12 lb (3.2–5.4 kg) | 3.5-6 kg, denser than it looks |
| Length | body 15–18 in (38–46 cm), tail 11–13 in | Body 38-46 cm; slender tail |
| Lifespan | 15–20 years, some into their early 20s | 16-18 years, often longer |
| Typical price | $600–$1,500 in the US; in China ¥3,000–10,000 | US$600-1,500 |
| Grooming | ●○○○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Shedding | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Energy | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ |
| Affection | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Vocalness | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ |
| Independence | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ |
What the numbers say
- Grooming load: Thai is lower than Burmese.
- Vocalness: Burmese is lower than Thai.