Burmese

The Burmese, ranking #8, offers a 15–16-year lifespan, 20% longer than the Bengal’s 12–15, with a 5 in dog-friendliness and 4 in energy, balancing social warmth and playfulness. Native to Burma, it is 30% more vocal than the Bombay, averaging 20 meows per hour, and its short coat requires only 15% of the British Longhair’s grooming time. Weighing 10 pounds, it is 30% lighter than the typical rival, with a playful yet measured stamina that outlasts #7 British Longhair in interactive sessions by 10 minutes.