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Bengal vs Siamese
Bengal vs Siamese side by side: lifespan, setup and monthly costs, difficulty, space, noise and bonding.
BengalFelis catus
SiameseFelis catusIn short
- Noise: higher for Siamese
| Group | Mammals | Mammals |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Males about 4.5โ7 kg, females about 3.5โ5 kg; muscular | About 2.5โ5.5 kg; slender and long-bodied |
| Lifespan | 12โ16 years | 13โ18 years |
| Setup cost | โ $500โ1,070 | โ $360โ790 |
| Monthly cost | โ $64โ130/mo | โ $50โ100/mo |
| Difficulty | Hard | Moderate |
| Space needed | Lots of room | About a room |
| Noise | Moderate | Loud |
| Fur, smell & mess | Low | Low |
| Daily care time | 2+ hours | 1โ2 hours |
| OK alone all day | Not great | Poorly |
| Bond with people | High | Very high |
| Good with kids | Okay | Good |
A leopard-spotted, high-energy cat descended from crosses between the Asian leopard cat and domestic cats. Clever and athletic, it needs lots of play and space.
๐ Experienced, active owners who enjoy training and enriching the home and can play every day.
โ Anyone wanting a sedate lap cat, people away for long hours, or homes with small pets.
The talkative, people-obsessed pointed cat from Thailand with sapphire eyes. Thrives on company and struggles when left alone for long.
๐ Busy households where someone is usually home, and people who enjoy a chatty, interactive cat.
โ Anyone wanting a quiet cat, people out all day, or flat-dwellers with noise-sensitive neighbours.